Photo of three sisters in white sweaters with a black and white dog.
New #OpenAccess Research: "The Deep Affectional Bond Between Humans and Their Animal Companions: The Role of Experiences With Parents in Childhood and Current Parental Status"
#HumanAnimalInteraction #CompanionAnimals #HumanAnimalBond
doi.org/10.1080/0892...
HAPPY EASTER MY DOGGOS! 🧡🐾 #Humanpup #Humanpuppy #Easter #puppyplay #humandog #FurryFriends #PuppyLove #PetPlay #PupLife #PuppyVibes #FurryFamily #Pawtastic #PlayfulPups #EasterFun #PuppyJoy #CanineCompanions #PetCommunity #PuppyAdventures #HumanAnimalBond #PuppyPlaytime
Starting the day with a companion is a reminder of the quiet bond that anchors us. They teach us empathy and patience without saying a word.
#TheAnimalsVoice #HumanAnimalBond #AdoptDontShop
Built on trust, training and care, the #HumanAnimalBond helps keep people safer, healthier and more independent every day. #PetPower
👉Keeping these #WorkingAnimals healthy is essential to sustaining the powerful roles they play in our lives.
ICYMI-Your Instinct Is Right…You Should Comfort Your Scared Dog
"We aren’t reinforcing fear with reassurance- we are reducing fear by reassurance." - Sam Wike, in a recent Pets and Their People blog post
www.petprofessionalguild.com/pet-owners/p...
#dogs #humananimalbond #familypet
Dogs act like toddlers when trying to help humans #Science #Biology #Zoology #DogsBehavior #AnimalCognition #HumanAnimalBond
www.popsci.com/science/dogs-help-humans...
Dogs Behave Like Toddlers When Humans Need Help, Cats Usually Don’t #Science #Biology #Zoology #AnimalBehavior #DogsVsCats #HumanAnimalBond
www.discovermagazine.com/dogs-behave-like-toddler...
Our beloved pets have loads of #PetPower 💕
They improve our #MentalHealth and our physical health ⤵️
#HumanAnimalBond
📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - DWIGHT HULL - Animal Communicator" on @Spreaker #animalcommunicator #animals #awareness #behavior #care #communication #connection #dwighthull #emotionalsupport #empathy #guidance #harmony #healing #humananimalbond #insight #intuition #pets #wellbeing
While deployed in the Middle East, a veteran formed an unbreakable bond with a stray cat, and thanks to our #PatriotPets program, they're finally back together.
Read more: www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/program-r...
#SPCAI #HumanAnimalBond
It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek!
Did you know? ➡️Pets can play an important role in children’s emotional development.
From offering comfort to helping build empathy and routine, the human–animal bond supports wellbeing from an early age.
#PetPower #HumanAnimalBond
A social media graphic featuring a close-up photo of a Corgi therapy dog looking directly at the camera. A red tag reads "PRESS RELEASE." The main headline text states: "First-of-its-kind Research Indicates Therapy Dog Interventions Reduce Loneliness in Patients Hospitalized for the Treatment of Mental Illness." The HABRI logo appears in the top right corner, and the bottom footer displays "Center for Human-Animal Interaction" and the website "chai.vcu.edu."
New research led by our own Dr. Nancy Gee, alongside CHAI colleagues Dr. Lisa Townsend and Dr. Sandra Barker, indicates that therapy dogs significantly reduce loneliness in hospitalized patients❤️🐕
Read the full release: habri.org/pressroom/20...
#pressrelease #habri #chai #humananimalbond #dognews
👩🦳🧒 From elderly care to child development, pets make a powerful difference in our lives! #PetPower
Pet Alliance Europe's #HumanAnimalBond booklet shows how animal companionship supports mental and physical wellbeing. 👇
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Anyone headed to their local BC SPCA Animal Centre?
Send this video to your favourite animal-lover! 🐾❤️
#bcspca #funny #helpanimals #helpanimalsinneed #humananimalbond
A tightly framed portrait presents a human figure and a wolf positioned side by side, their faces filling nearly the entire frame and aligned at the same height. On the left, the wolf’s head is turned forward, its thick gray and brown fur softly textured, ears upright, and eyes steady and alert. On the right, the human figure faces the camera with a similarly focused gaze, their expression calm but intense, lips relaxed and eyes fixed forward. Their features are lit evenly, revealing subtle skin texture and a quiet seriousness. The two heads are close enough that their temples nearly touch, creating a visual pairing that feels intentional and intimate rather than confrontational. The human wears layered, earth-toned clothing with visible fabric texture, suggesting weight and warmth, while the background falls away into a soft, natural blur that keeps attention on the shared presence. The color palette is muted and organic, blending browns, grays, and greens. The overall atmosphere conveys mutual awareness and restraint, emphasizing connection, balance, and a moment of still coexistence between human and animal. Keywords human and wolf, shared gaze, primal bond, stillness, natural tones, portrait pairing, quiet intensity, coexistence, animal presence Attribution Clearly identified as AI-generated; use is permitted for non-commercial creative projects. MidJourney, FLUX.1-schnell model via Perchance, Artspace.ai, REVE, Echoform™.
#wolfwednesday
Shared Watch
Two gazes aligned, neither claiming dominance.
#HumanAnimalBond #PrimalStillness #SharedGaze #WildCalm #QuietTension #GenAI #SynthArt #AIart #aiartist #aiartcommunity #GenerativeArt #AIchallenge #BuilderofNightmares
Have you or someone you know been denied pet adoption? What was the reason and did they acquire a pet elsewhere?
#AnimalShelter #sheltermedicine
#petadoption #adoptashelterpet
#humananimalbond
🎄 12 Days of Christmas, sharing favourite stories from my 𝒜𝓃𝒾𝓂𝒶𝓁𝓈 𝒾𝓃 𝐻𝒾𝓈𝓉𝑜𝓇𝓎 series.
𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭: Henry VIII and his animals, from prized hunting dogs and horses to the more unexpected residents of the Tudor menagerie.
#animalsinhistory #henryviii #tudorhistory #humananimalbond #hannegrice
A person places a mounted animal in a mold surrounded by materials.
A gentle touch, a loving grace,
Preserving memories in a quiet space.
With estopa, serrín, a bond so true,
A cherished pet, forever new. #taxidermyart #griefandhealing #humananimalbond #memoryandloss #artandnature #poignantart
Time spent with our beloved pets boosts wellbeing, reduces stress and builds connection 💕
Even more during holiday downtime! 😉
#HumanAnimalBond #PetPower
Humans tend to select individuals with infant‑like features.
Expressions that enlarge the eyes — like AU101 — offer a selective advantage in adoption and companionship.
We’re wired to respond to them.
#HumanAnimalBond
Christmas can be tough for those grieving or alone. Pets give unconditional love, comfort, and purpose. That’s why we help people keep their pets through illness or crisis, so they can hold onto that vital bond. We’re thankful for pets.
#AnimalCompanionshipSupportServices #ACSS #HumanAnimalBond
Compassion for animals isn’t fringe—it’s deeply human. An Anthrozoös study found adults feel at least as much empathy for animals as for other humans.
We’re all connected. 🐾
Source: shorturl.at/CIjVS
#EmpathyMatters #CompassionForAnimals #HumanAnimalBond #PeopleAndPlanet #AnimalsMatter
On International Animal Rights Day, we affirm our commitment to promoting respectful and ethical treatment for all animals. At CHAI, we love our Dogs on Call dogs but we support and promote the well-being of all animals.
#HumanAnimalBond #TherapyDogs #AnimalAssistedIntervention #QualityOfLife
If you’ve seen my 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 series, you’ll know I enjoy unpicking the science behind animal behaviour. For those who prefer something shorter, here’s the next one of my micro-series, the Science of Connection - looking at synchrony. #clinicalanimalbehaviourist #animalscience #humananimalbond
Today’s research focus explores the long-term benefits of early childhood exposure to animals. Findings suggest it is related to the development of empathy and improved social-emotional development.
#ChildDevelopment #HumanAnimalBond #EarlyChildhood #Empahy #Research #SocialEmotionalLearning
If you’ve seen my 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘋𝘰𝘦𝘴 series, you’ll know I enjoy pulling apart the science of why animals do the things they do, how they explore, learn, etc. For something shorter, see my micro-series Science of Connection - latest episode 👇
#scienceofconnection #dogscience #humananimalbond #bitesizedscience
🥇 We already know animal lovers are the BEST. But here’s the bonus: BetterHelp found they feel more connected and happier overall 🙌🎉 (thanks, oxytocin 💊).
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#HumanAnimalBond #EmpathyMatters
A graphic for Veterans Day. The words "Thank You VETERANS" are at the top, followed by the date "11 November 2025." A dog with a small American flag in its mouth is running, with a silhouette of a saluting person in front of a large American flag.
On Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who have served our nation. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #MilitaryAppreciation #HumanAnimalBond #Heroes
🐕🐈 Human–Animal Relationship Awareness Week (Nov 9–15) 🤝💚
Animals enrich our lives—as companions, partners, protectors, teachers, and vital parts of ecosystems. Learn, share your story, notice wildlife, and spread the word. Small shifts add up. 🐾🌍💕
#HumanAnimalBond #CompassionInAction #PetsAreFamily
💞🐕🐈 Today is International Human-Animal Bond Day!
Take a moment today to celebrate the special bond you share with your furry (or feathered!) family. 🐾💖
#HumanAnimalBond #PetsAreFamily
