A review of the human–horse relationship

21 May 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Martine Hausberger, Hélène Rochea, Séverine Henrya, E. Kathalijne Visser

Despite a long history of human–horse relationship, horse-related incidents and accidents do occur amongst professional and non professional horse handlers. Recent studies show that their …

http://habricentral.org/resources/2339

Ethnic variations in pet attachment among students at an American school of veterinary medicine

19 Mar 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): S. E. Brown

This study explores ethnic variations in animal companion ("pet") attachment among 133 students enrolled in a school of veterinary medicine. The 57 White and 76 African American participants …

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Social behaviors increase in children with autism in the presence of animals compared to toys

05 Mar 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Marguerite E. O'Haire, Samantha J. McKenzie, Alan M. Beck, Virginia Slaughter

Background Previous research has demonstrated the capacity of animal presence to stimulate social interaction among humans. The purpose of this study was to examine the interactions of children …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1947

Canines in the classroom: service animals in primary and secondary educational institutions

26 Feb 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss

This Article focuses on the is-sue of whether a child with a disability has the legal right to attend a primary or secondary school with a service animal. In addition to federal law, each state has …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1871

Is animal cruelty a "red flag" for family violence?: investigating co-occurring violence toward children, partners, and pets

19 Feb 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Sarah DeGrue, David K. DiLillo

Cross-reporting legislation, which permits child and animal welfare investigators to refer families with substantiated child maltreatment or animal cruelty for investigation by parallel agencies, has …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1798

Rescue me: legislating cooperation between animal control authorities and rescue organizations

14 Feb 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss

Notwithstanding the overwhelming evidence that shows how important pets are to many people in the United States, the leading cause of death for dogs and cats in this country is euthanasia because of …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1763

"No service-dogs allowed": how administrators, educators, and campus staff can best comply with service-dog access laws

05 Feb 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Randy Brown

In November 2011, an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran attending classes at an Iowa community college was refused access to a theater performance on campus because the instructor of the cass was …

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Ensure your pet's future: Estate planning for owners and their animal companions

29 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rachel Hirschfeld

Pets are a central and vital part of their owners' lives, and it is statistically well-documented that seniors and people with health issues derive substantial benefits from their pets. However, pet …

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Separation, custody, and estate planning issues relating to companion animals

24 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Rebecca J. Huss

This article first discusses the domestication of companion animals, including the impact of anthropomorphism and neoteny on how animals are viewed in U.S. society. Second, it reviews the current …

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The flickering flame: an essay on companion animal euthanasia

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Nancy L. Bischof

In the morning there is a cat with a man, or perhaps I should properly say a man with a cat. He is crying, or trying not to cry. I have long ago expanded my definition of this basic human activity …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1530

Living with companion animals, physical activity and mortality in a U.S. national cohort

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Richard F. Gillum, Thomas O. Obisesan

Living with a canine companion is postulated to increase physical activity. We test the hypotheses that adults living with a canine companion have a higher level of physical activity and reduced …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1525

Sermon: "Chrsitians and companion animals"

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Marc A. Wessels

We celebrate on this special day, proclaiming the good news to both human and non-humans that Jesus Christ has risen. The God who took on human form is the person whom God raised from the dead. It is …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1522

A case for companion animal behavior

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Donal McKeown, Andreas Luescher

Applied animal behavior is a rapidly growing discipline in the field of clinical veterinary medicine. It is critical that practising veterinarians have a working knowledge of companion animal …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1518

Owner response to companion animal death: development of a theory and practical implications

16 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cindy L. Adams, Brenda N. Bonnett, Alan H. Meek

This study used an inductive research method known as grounded theory to develop a theory to describe owner response to the death of a pet. Participants were identified from 8 veterinary clinics in …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1511

Another breed of "service" snimals: STARS study findings about pet ownership and recovery from serious mental illness

15 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Jennifer P. Wisdom, Goal Auzeen Saedi, Carla A. Green

This study elucidates the role of pets in recovery processes among adults with serious mental illness. Data derive from interviews with 177 HMO members with serious mental illness (52.2% women, …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1496

Plants, animals, and children in long-term care: How common are they? Do they affect clinical outcomes?

15 Jan 2013 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Phillip D. Sloane, Sheryl Zimmerman, Ann L. Gruber-Baldini, Beth E. Barba

In spite of considerable interest and anecdote, the degree to which plants, animals, and children are present in long-term care, and the impact of these interventions on resident outcomes, has …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1469

A critical review of research on the human/companion animal relationship 1988 to 1993

17 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Beth Ellen Barba

Fifty-two research reports from the human/companion animal relationship literature published from 1988 to 1993 were reviewed using a shortened farm of the Selby Research, Assessment Form II (RAF) …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1282

Companion animals and human health: an overview

17 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): A T Edney

Domestic animals share our environment in a variety of ways. One of these ways is as companions in and around our homes. Although a wide variety of species are kept in households for this purpose, …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1232

The human-animal bond: A benefit or a threat to the integrity of the veterinary profession?

03 Dec 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): A. I. Reinisch

To erase the principles of the medical oath entirely from our consciousness would be to make medicine no more than a commercial, industrial or proletarian enterprise (1). In everyday colloquial …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1205

Animals as friends

31 Aug 2012 | Journal Articles | Contributor(s): Cynthia Townley

Whether animals, especially companion animals, count as friends depends on the conception of friendship as well as on the conception of animals. Some accounts of friendship can include (other than …

http://habricentral.org/resources/1119