Author Archives: Society of Companion Animal Studies

Feline Anthrozoology and Cat Scientists!

Discover the latest in feline research from the ISAZ 2024 Conference with insights on cat [...]

The Many Roles of Cats in Human Society: From Cathedral Cats to Therapy Cats

Discover the various roles that cats have played throughout history and in contemporary society. From [...]

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Might a cat be the cure for combating loneliness in older adults?

Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Cat owners know only too [...]

SCAS Launches the Inaugural Bob Harvey Award to Honor Human-Animal Bond in Care Facilities

Introducing the inaugural Bob Harvey Award, launched by SCAS and Fostering Compassion to recognize facilities [...]

How to Show Your Cat Love: Making Time for Special Moments

Discover how to show your cats some love by setting aside five minutes each day [...]

Feline Anthrozoology: The Study of Cat-Human Relationships!

Discover the feline highlights from the ISAZ 2023 Conference, including cat-assisted counseling and research on [...]

National Pet Month in the UK: Benefits of Companion Cats

April is National Pet Month in the UK and SCAS is celebrating our special bond with [...]

Living with Cats and Dogs

Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) talks about how cats and [...]

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Showing Love for Your Cat(s) on Love Your Pet Day

Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) talks about how we can [...]

Working with Animals

For many of us, the new year prompts us to review our life goals. It’s [...]

Five Festive Tips for a Happy cat This Christmas

Dr. Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Do you love the [...]

Some Late Autumn Thoughts About pet cat Environmental Enrichment by Vangelis Diamantakos from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)

It was mid-August 2022 in Alepochori, Greece and I was sitting relaxed on a bench [...]

Spooky Cat or Scaredy Cat?

Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) discusses the importance of recognising [...]

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Pet-Friendly Housing: How can we Keep People and Pets Together?

Sunday 18 September 2022, 9am-5pm Book a place online here This year’s SCAS Conference, ‘Pet [...]

Cole, my Foster Cat, has his Forever Home, by Anna Pickering

Exactly one month to the day that I brought my lovely foster cat, Cole, home, [...]

Navigating the Outdoor versus Indoor Cat Debate

A guide on deciding what is best for you and your cat by Kris Hill [...]

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Kitten Season! The Importance of a Good Start in Life

Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Kitten season is upon us! [...]

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Home is Where my Cat is! The Importance of Pet-friendly Accommodation

Kris Hill and Elizabeth Ormerod from the Society for Companion Animals (SCAS) highlight the issue [...]

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National Love Your Pet Day on Sunday 20 February

Remember, you don’t need to be extravagant or extraordinary to mark National Love Your Pet [...]

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Thinking of Bringing a new Cat Into Your Home and Your Life?

A guide on adopting the ‘purr’fect lifelong feline companion by Kris Hill from the Society [...]

Seven Tips to Help you Cope With pet Loss by Esther Porta From the Society for Companion Animals (SCAS)

Why does it hurt so much? Seven tips to help you cope with pet loss [...]

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A Christmas Season Wish for All: A Happy, Healthy Life with a Companion Cat

Author: Dr Sandra McCune, Society for Companion Animals: The Christmas season is a time when [...]

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Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Launches First Ever International Human-Animal Bond Day

The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) is launching the first ever International Human-Animal Bond [...]