We have a lot to be thankful for!

We strive to support this mission by ensuring all voices are heard within the human-animal bond community. Human-animal interactions provide opportunities for motivation, education, and recreation while enhancing the quality of life for both humans and animals.

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Support HABA at the same time, by using Amazon Smile with all your Amazon purchases and choosing HUMAN ANIMAL BOND ASSOCIATION as your charity. HABA will receive money back with all of your purchases!

Attention all Veterinary Students!

The Human Animal Bond Association (HABA) was founded 27 years ago to advance the understanding and importance of the Human-Animal Bond. A major focus of our organization is to encourage student participation and leadership in the Human-Animal Bond space.

Students face many pressures and it is easy to forget the reason they chose this great profession. We feel it is important to remind students of the “WHY” they are working so hard by keeping a focus on the Human-Animal Bond.

The scholarship winner is selected based on a short essay and involvement in activities relating to the Human-Animal Bond. All students in good standing are eligible but they must hold a current membership in HABA. The $2,000 award will be sent directly to the student’s school to be applied to tuition and expenses.

For details and the HABA Scholarship Application, CLICK HERE.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS JANUARY 15, 2021

The Power of Pets

Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interactions

from - NIH News in Health

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Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.

An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits?

Over the past 10 years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies.