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Jul 22, 2025

Pet Pro Burnout: Three Causes of It, Three Ways to Prevent It Before It’s Too Late

“When I had to give myself a full half-hour pep talk every morning just to go to work, I knew I couldn’t do it anymore,” said Dr. Caren Carney (now […]

Apr 11, 2025

National Pet Day: Celebrate the Joys, Embrace the Benefits of the Human-Animal Bond

Petland celebrates the profound impact animal companions have on our lives on this National Pet Day. The bond between humans and pets is not only emotionally fulfilling but research tells […]

Mar 24, 2025

Freshpet, HABRI Partner to Advance Research on Pet-Human Health Connection

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Freshpet, a leading fresh pet food brand, have announced a partnership to advance their shared goal of strengthening the human-animal bond through […]

Mar 3, 2025

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute Awards Grant to University of Wollongong

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has announced a new grant for research to examine the effects of therapy dog interactions on heart and brain activity. This grant was […]

Feb 19, 2025

Mars Launches Global Study Program on Pet Contribution to Human Wellbeing

Mars, Incorporated has announced the launch of the Pets and Wellbeing Study (PAWS) program. PAWS is set to become the world’s largest, multi-year research program exploring the impact of cats […]

Dec 3, 2024

The TurfMutt Foundation Identifies Top Backyarding Trends for 2025

The popularity of backyarding will continue to increase in 2025, says the TurfMutt Foundation, which has encouraged outdoor living and caring for green spaces for the last 15 years. Backyarding is […]