Does owning a pet save us money in the long run?May 31, 2023While cohabitating with a four-legged friend is, typically, a financial investment, a new report from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) suggests pet ownership is actually good for the wallet.
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Impact of stress, temperament on working dogs to be explored in new researchJanuary 10, 2023A commitment to animal care and welfare—specifically in working dogs—is the driving force behind the newly funded research project.
Service dogs' impact on children with ASD to be exploredNovember 15, 2022Service dog training and its impact on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families is set to be explored in a new study supported by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)
Dog ownership good for children's healthApril 8, 2022Family dog ownership can have a positive effect on preschoolers’ physical activity and sleep habits, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) reports.
Strong human-animal bond leads to better preventive careFebruary 2, 2022The stronger the bond between a human and a pet, the more likely it is the animal will receive regular veterinary care.
Pets' impact on human gut microbiome to be exploredDecember 1, 2021A new HABRI-funded study could further support the benefits of contact between older adults and companion animals.
Pets' social impact for children with ADHD to be exploredNovember 3, 2021The impact of pet ownership on children with ADHD is set to be explored in a new study funded by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute.
Cats, children with ASD both benefit from friendship, study showsSeptember 10, 2021HABRI-funded research says shelter cats adopted by children with autism spectrum disorder showed decreased stress.
Veterinary knowledge strengthens human-animal bondJune 3, 2021When it comes to the human-animal bond, veterinarians continue to play a vital role in educating the public on the benefits of pet ownership.
Horse therapy could benefit adults with Parkinson's diseaseJanuary 18, 2021Equine-assisted therapy and its effect on adults diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is set to be explored in a new research project.
