Author Archives: Society of Companion Animal Studies
Advice & Tips
Tips for Keeping Your Cat Hydrated: Water Bowls, Fountains, and More
As a cat owner, you probably know how important it is to keep your pet [...]
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Charity
RSPCA Investigates Shocking Cat Killing in East London: Cat Found Drowned in Pond tied to Brick
RSPCA investigates ‘hideous’ cat killing in east London after cat tied to brick and drowned [...]
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Charity Mews
RSPCA Appeals for Information After Cat Found Dead in Basildon
RSPCA is seeking info after a female black cat was found dead in Basildon. The [...]
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Mews
UK Pet Food Reveals More Men Adopting Adult Cats: New Pet Population Data 2024
New data from UK Pet Food shows more men adopting adult cats, highlighting the value [...]
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Advice & Tips
RSPCA Pet Food Bank Scheme Expands Across England to Help Struggling Pet Owners
The RSPCA's Pet Food Bank scheme, which has provided 1.6 million meals to struggling pet [...]
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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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Feb
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 [...]
Nov
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 [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
Feline Anthrozoology: The Study of Cat-Human Relationships!
Discover the feline highlights from the ISAZ 2023 Conference, including cat-assisted counseling and research on [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Apr
Living with Cats and Dogs
Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) talks about how cats and [...]
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Mar
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 [...]
Feb
Working with Animals
For many of us, the new year prompts us to review our life goals. It’s [...]
Jan
Five Festive Tips for a Happy cat This Christmas
Dr. Sandra McCune for the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) Do you love the [...]
Dec
Spooky Cat or Scaredy Cat?
Kris Hill from the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) discusses the importance of recognising [...]
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Oct
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 [...]
Sep
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, [...]
Aug
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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Jul
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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Jul
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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Jun
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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Feb
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 [...]
Feb
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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Jan
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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Dec
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 [...]
Nov