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Management WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today funding for a new research project that seeks to develop a multi-perspective strategy for reforming housing service systems to support unhoused young people with pets. This research will be conducted by the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work.
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- WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today funding for a new research project that seeks to develop a multi-perspective strategy for reforming housing service systems to support unhoused young people with pets.
- Pets may be especially likely to benefit vulnerable populations such as unhoused youth.
- A lack of pet-friendly policies leaves unhoused young people with pets excluded from housing, health, and other related services.
- Interviews will be focused on identifying how current policies, practices and beliefs influence young people's relationships with pets, and will identify barriers and solutions to help support unhoused youth with pets.
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today it has launched the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, a new awards program to recognize companies and organizations that are implementing innovative products and practices designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society.
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- WASHINGTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) announced today it has launched the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards, a new awards program to recognize companies and organizations that are implementing innovative products and practices designed to advance the human-animal bond and create a more pet-friendly society.
- "The Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards aim to not only celebrate these trailblazing organizations but also position them as models for others seeking to honor the human-animal bond."
- "PetSmart Charities is excited to be the inaugural Presenting Sponsor for the Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards," said Aimee Gilbreath, President of PetSmart Charities.
- Nominees can be submitted in two different award categories:
Products and Services: Recognizes companies or organizations creating products or services to enhance or strengthen the human-animal bond.
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Veterinary medicine Eighty-nine percent of veterinarians globally believe a strong human-animal bond increases pet welfare, and 95% credit the human-animal bond as the reason they entered (or joined) the profession.
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- Eighty-nine percent of veterinarians globally believe a strong human-animal bond increases pet welfare, and 95% credit the human-animal bond as the reason they entered (or joined) the profession.
- Key results from veterinarians globally include:
The majority of veterinarians would be interested in human-animal bond certification or CE.
- The findings also show a clear correlation between knowledge of the science behind the human-animal bond and the desire to provide better care for pets.
- "And HABRI clearly has a role to play in sharing the science of the human-animal bond with veterinarians and pet owners.
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Pet ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) today launched the new-and-improved Human Animal Bond Certified course for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and veterinary practice managers.
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- ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) today launched the new-and-improved Human Animal Bond Certified course for veterinarians, veterinary nurses and veterinary practice managers.
- Human Animal Bond Certification will now be offered as a tiered system, with three, eight-hour modules to make the course more manageable to complete.
- "Passion for the human-animal bond is an important driver for veterinary professionals," said Gene O'Neill, CEO of NAVC.
- The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide.
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Vaccine This project, titled "A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Patients with Mental Illness," aims to address key questions to support an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) as an inpatient intervention for these vulnerable individuals.
Key Points:
- This project, titled "A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of a Therapy Dog Intervention on Loneliness and Related Health Outcomes in Patients with Mental Illness," aims to address key questions to support an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) as an inpatient intervention for these vulnerable individuals.
- "This study seeks to address this gap and provide further support for animal-assisted intervention for addressing loneliness for this at-risk population."
- The Consortium is an ongoing, multidisciplinary effort to explore the potential of companion animals to provide effective, complementary treatment for social isolation, loneliness and related health outcomes.
- Together, HABRI and Mars remain committed to building a strong scientific understanding of the impact of the human-animal bond on populations most vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation.
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Toy SGM emerging adults (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority identities or "LGBTQ+" ) are a diverse group of young people facing stigma, victimization, and discrimination at levels that impact their wellbeing.
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- SGM emerging adults (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority identities or "LGBTQ+" ) are a diverse group of young people facing stigma, victimization, and discrimination at levels that impact their wellbeing.
- This research project involves a three-wave panel study of 300 SGM emerging adults.
- "This study is the first to longitudinally test whether relationships with pets help this underserved population cope with stress," said Dr. Shelby McDonald, Co-Principal Investigator.
- "I'm thrilled to be working with Co-PI Dr. Rosalie Corona, on this project, who brings expertise in reducing risk, health disparities, and improving health behaviors.
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Vaccine "We hope to answer a key question do foundational social skills in ADHD have the potential to be impacted by animal-assisted interventions?
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- "We hope to answer a key question do foundational social skills in ADHD have the potential to be impacted by animal-assisted interventions?
- This knowledge will provide the necessary groundwork for future research and practice, which we hope will improve treatment and quality of life for children living with ADHD."
- A substantial body of research describes social attention and emotional recognition deficits to human faces in ADHD.
- This project will study the impact of pet ownership on children with ADHD to determine whether HAI may enhance social attention and emotional recognition and modulate overall social functioning.
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Animal WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) brought the love of pets to Congress this week through a virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill .
Key Points:
- WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) brought the love of pets to Congress this week through a virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill .
- "The entire pet care community came together during virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill to share this message and the data behind the importance of the human-animal bond in American society."
- "We are grateful to the many pet care companies and organizations who made virtual Pet Week on Capitol Hill possible," added Feldman.
- All recorded discussions from Pet Week on Capitol Hill are now available to view on-demand at http://www.petnight.com , where people can also sign up to be invited to Pet Night on Capitol Hill 2022.
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Pharmaceutical industry The papers focus on the role of human-animal interaction (HAI) in helping to alleviate loneliness and social isolation during the pandemic.
Key Points:
- The papers focus on the role of human-animal interaction (HAI) in helping to alleviate loneliness and social isolation during the pandemic.
- These papers were authored by working group members of the Consortium on Social Isolation and Companion Animals, established by HABRI and Mars Petcare in 2018.
- "These publications represent a critical aspect of our Consortium effort to explore the potential of companion animals to help address the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, which has only grown more pressing since the pandemic began," said Steven Feldman, president of HABRI.
- In May 2019, HABRI and Mars co-hosted the first-ever Summit on Social Isolation and Companion Animals in Washington, DC.
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- 1448, the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act, which was signed into law by President Biden yesterday.
- "HABRI is proud to have funded key scientific research demonstrating the efficacy of service dogs as a complementary therapy for veterans with PTSD," said Steven Feldman, President of HABRI.
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has documented that PTSD affects more than 15 percent of post 9-11 war veterans.
- "HABRI is also grateful for supporters in the pet care community who advocated for the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act and helped fund the human-animal bond research so critical for its passage."
