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The Initial Months of COVID-19: Dog Owners' Veterinary-Related Concerns
Journal Articles
Veterinarians, like many other professions, were significantly impacted by the onset of COVID-19 in the spring of 2020. Standard practices were disrupted, and veterinary hospitals had to quickly modify standard protocols to safely serve their clients and patients. The purpose of this study was...
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"Savage Beasts," "Great Companions": The First Dogs to Winter on the Antarctic Continent
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What factors influence perceptions about animal-assisted therapy?
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Parental Perspectives of Occupational Therapy in an Equine Environment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Association of Dog and Cat Ownership with Incident Frailty among Community-Dwelling Elderly Japanese
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Fostering a More Humane University Environment Through Course Work, Service-Learning, and Animal-Assisted Interventions and Activities
Journal Articles
Incorporating coursework on animal-assisted interventions and human animal interactions has become a viable option for students in higher education. These educational opportunities appear to enhance the quality of education the students receive as well as improve the experience of students...
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The Background to Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research
Journal Articles
Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), and specifically what is called the human-animal bond, has a long history. The long-standing social implications of our association with animals continue as well as an ever-increasing utilization of animals to help mitigate the impact of disabilities. In the last...
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Guide to Human-Animal Interaction Education
Journal Articles
Pursuing a career in human-animal interaction (HAI) may feel daunting, as this field is quickly growing and changing, and offers a wide array of career possibilities with pathways and educational programs. Yet, it is this broad scope of possibilities that can make navigating the field...
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Overview of Centers and Institutes for Human-Animal Interaction in the United States
Journal Articles
Academic centers and institutes represent critical hubs for the advancement of areas of scholarly and societal interest. We conducted a survey of 16 academic centers and institutes for human-animal interaction (HAI) in the United States to systematically document the current state of academic...
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Human-Animal Interaction Interdisciplinary Centers and Institutes: A Decade of Progress
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The field of human-animal interaction (HAI) represents the interdisciplinary study of the effects and mechanisms of the interrelationships between humans and animals. These relationships date back centuries, yet have only recently been the focus of scholastic study. The academic focus of HAI...
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The effects of dog-owner relationship on perceived stress and happiness
Journal Articles
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of the pet-owner relationship on the perceived stress and subjective happiness of the owner, using structural equation modeling. A sample of 483 residents of Mexico, men and women, owners of at least one dog participated in this study. Data...
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"Dog Moms" Use Authoritative Parenting Styles
Journal Articles
Findings in human-animal interaction often includes the benefits of the relationship; however, pet relinquishment persists as a core issue within the field. Considering mismatches could be an explanation about relinquishment, this study was performed with the aim to design and to evaluate...
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Interim guidelines for animal health and control of disease transmission in pet shelters
Pamphlets
Animals arriving at shelters as a result of a natural disaster need special care. Because they may have been exposed to contaminated water and may not have had access to safe food and fresh water, many are stressed and dehydrated and some may be injured and/or ill. Stressed animals may or may...
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The Relationship Between Dog-Related Factors and Owners' Attitudes Toward Pets: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Korea
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Pet Partners of North Florida
Organizations
Pet Partner's mission is to improve human health and well-being through the human-animal bond. Pet Partners of North Florida is a Community Partner, an all volunteer non-profit charitable organization. We are a diverse group from all walks of life, where our teams are approved to include 9...
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The effects of the Spanish COVID-19 lockdown on people, their pets and the human-animal bond
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A Systematic Literature Review of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Oncology (Part I): Methods and Results
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Defining the PTSD Service Dog Intervention: Perceived Importance, Usage, and Symptom Specificity of Psychiatric Service Dogs for Military Veterans
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One Health: Fostering Hope for Older Adults and Homeless Companion Animals
Journal Articles
The One Health model proposes that human and nonhuman animal health be addressed in tandem, considering the well-being of both, and even including the environment. However, in practice One Health initiatives usually focus on animals as disease carriers. This paper is innovative because it...
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"She's Me": An Exploration of Pet Ownership from the Perspective of People Who Are Homeless
Journal Articles
For many people who experience homelessness, having a pet is an important part of their lives. Although the benefit and meaning of pet ownership has been well recognized in the literature, few studies have explored its meaning from the perspectives of individuals who are homeless. This...