The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors considered…

The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations brought its triennial meeting to the U.S. for the first time in the United…

The Steering Committee on Human-Animal Interactions fosters understanding of the characteristics of different types of human-animal relationships…

The International Association of Human-Animal International Organizations invites abstract submissions

Activities of the Steering Committee on Human-Animal Interactions (SCHAI) are guided by AVMA policy on the human-animal bond: “The human-animal bond…

The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential…

The AVMA is founding educational partner for the Human-Animal Bond Certification Program for veterinarians and veterinary team members.

List of AVMA human-animal bond policies.

The Executive Board approved several items that revolve around human-animal bond activities.

The International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations invites individuals to submit abstracts for presentation

The AVMA Executive Board approved several reaffirmations and revisions to policy statements related to the human-animal bond.

Federal health officials are seeking grant applications for research on the interactions between people and pets.

A new partnership between the AVMA and the International Association of Human-Animal Interaction Organizations should strengthen continuing education…

Practicing veterinarians as well as veterinary technicians and practice managers can now learn more about research backing the human health benefits…

Dr. Pierce received the 2015 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award during the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference

The American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians and WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition, a pet care and nutrition

The AVMA has been the think tank for professionals interested in the human-animal bond since the early 1980s, and we’re excited to announce a new…

Dr. Melissa Bain has devoted her veterinary career to enhancing the human-animal bond through research on companion animal behavior problems,…

A growing body of research into the human-animal bond is revealing how various cultures relate to animals and the reasons why

By: Dr. Michael Whitehair, Board of Directors Chair; Dr. Michael Topper, AVMA President; Dr. Douglas Kratt, House Advisory Committee Chair; Dr. Janet…

A new learning module from Journey for Teams challenges us to examine how religious and spiritual beliefs impact our interactions with animals,…

The AVMA and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) ended a monthlong social media campaign to raise awareness about companion animals and mental…

As National Pet Week (May 7-13) approaches, the AVMA invites the millions of pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of…

Speakers at the AVMA Humane Endings Symposium, held January 26-29 in Chicago, shared their personal experiences with depopulation of cattle and sheep…