The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS)

04/07/2025

Interested in learning more about the human-animal bond and our relationships with other species (including companion animals)? The MA in Anthrozoology is a postgraduate degree from the University of Exeter that can be completed full-time or part-time via distance learning. Perfect for anyone who cannot relocate or needs to study around work, caring, or other commitments!

30/06/2025

The admission to the Master's degree program "Ethology & Human-Animal Interaction" (in English), hosted by the Faculty of Animal Science and Biothechnologies, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, starts on 1st of July (01-04.07.2025, online and/or onsite).
More details here: https://admitere.usamvcluj.ro/international-students/admission-calendar/

27/06/2025

Animal abuse and domestic violence are not easy subjects, but it is important we are aware of the signs and the connection. This is such an important topic that is relevant to a wide audience. Sign up for our next SCAS Webinar with Phil Arkow from the National LINK Coalition Our webinars are free for members and a small fee for non-members. Recording available to all registered participants.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-dark-side-of-the-human-animal-bond-tickets-1391776855039?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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Presenter: Phil Arkow

25/06/2025

Do you have a cat aged 8 years or over? If so, please help by participating in an online questionnaire study looking at dementia in older cats.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have designed an online survey which they would like participants to complete now and then again at different time points in the future (2-4 weeks, 6 months and 12 months from now).

They would particularly love to hear from the caregivers of cats who are suspected to be experiencing some cognitive decline but this is by no means a pre-requisite for participation.

The survey should take no longer than 10mins to complete and can be accessed via the QR code.
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/developing-a-diagnostic-tool-for-cat-dementia

24/06/2025

Position Open: Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Fostering Compassion, UK

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Fostering Compassion is a groundbreaking humane education project for vulnerable children who may be showing worrying behaviour towards animals or are struggling with compassion and empathy in general.

70 hours a month. £20 per hour (gross). 1 year Fixed Term Contract (possible extension dependent on funding). Work pattern flexible by agreement (some weekend work may be required.

Apply here:

Fostering Compassion is a groundbreaking humane education project for vulnerable children who may be showing worrying behaviour towards animals or are struggling with compassion and empathy in general. Unique in our approach, our activities share the stories of rescued animals in a way that the chil...

24/06/2025

Position open for: Technician (Animal Behaviour) at the University of Lincoln, School of Natural Sciences
Location: Lincoln, UK
Salary: From £27,644 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 24 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Monday 07 July 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 17 July 2025

Apply here:

Are you interested in being a part of a project examining novel methods to train and assess detection dogs?We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Working Animal Cognition lab following another successful research application by the...

19/06/2025

Don’t forget to sign up for our next Webinar with Phil Arkow from the National LINK Coalition – the Global Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence. Recordings are available to all registered participants. Registration is free for SCAS members, and a small fee for non-members!

Presenter: Phil Arkow

16/06/2025

Last chance to register! Recordings are available to all registered participants. Registration is free for SCAS members, and a small fee for non-members!

Presenter: Professor Daniel Mills, Animal Behaviour Cognition & Welfare Group, University of Lincoln

14/06/2025

**Please Share**
SCAS member Emily Witter is recruiting for participants for their thesis titled: "From Humans to Dogs: Exploring the emotional cues that may influence recognition of dog emotions", as part of an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour at University of Lincoln

Take this interactive questionnaire (which involves watching and listening a selection of dog videos) and contribute to exciting research on how humans understand dog emotions.

It’s completely voluntary, easy to do, and helps us learn more about our four-legged friends!

✅🔊You'll need to have sound on
✅Must be over the age of 18
You don't need to own a dog!

Link to questionnaire:
https://unioflincoln.questionpro.eu/a/TakeSurvey?tt=fpVN1r%2BLCc%2BhGMBGndpXZw%3D%3D

Ethics Approval Number: UoL2025_1069
Contact details: [email protected]

13/06/2025

Early bird tickets for are selling out. Don't miss out on the reduced registration fee. You can join SCAS now to receive the early bird members rates. A post-conference recording will be available to all registered participants and CPD certificates issued to delegates.

Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals