Critical role of pets in human well-being highlight at Pet Week on Capitol HillSeptember 14, 2023The annual Pet Week on Capitol Hill, hosted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), will happen on Sept. 18-22
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Is owning a pet really good for our health?July 24, 2023AVMA and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) describe the human-animal bond (HAB) as a “mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors essential to the health and well-being of both.”
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.
PAW Program provides aid to cancer patients with petsDecember 8, 2022CancerCare, a national organization that has provided assistance to cancer patients for nearly eight decades, aids pet owners in cancer crisis via its Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program.
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)
Campaign keeps owners, pets together amidst domestic violenceOctober 21, 2022Journalist and talk show host, Tamron Hall, and National Football League (NFL) athlete, James Smith-Williams, are lending their voices as advocates for the Purple Leash Project. Founded by Purina and nonprofit organization, RedRover, the national initiative aims to provide more resources and support for domestic violence survivors with pets.
Therapy pet certification reinforces power of human-animal bondSeptember 22, 2022Human-animal bond advocates looking to increase the safe, ethical, and effective use of therapy pets through animal-assisted intervention (AAI) may benefit from a newly introduced certification.
The human-animal bond is all around usJune 6, 2022To protect The Bond requires us to commit to optimal health, happiness, and longevity. Enrichment must be included here, as well.
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.
$65K grant supports pet park at domestic violence shelterMarch 28, 2022An initiative aimed at protecting domestic abuse survivors and their pets, as well as preserving the human-animal bond, has received a sizable donation.
