Human-Animal Bond Resources

While there are many benefits to having and being around animals there is also the risk of spreading diseases through contact with animals. The CDC's Healthy Pets Healthy People has up-to-date information on the risks and how to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases.

Zoonoses, or diseases spread from animals to humans, can impact your health. MedlinePlus contains information on a large number of zoonoses and ways to stay safe.

A comprehensive repository of information about animal law, including over 1200 full text cases (US, historical, and UK), over 1400 US statutes, over 60 topics and comprehensive explanations, legal articles on a variety of animal topics, and an international collection. The Animal Legal and Historical Center is a project of the MSU College of Law.

An ongoing project of the Animal Studies Program at MSU, this bibliography attempts to organize the ever-expanding literature related to the social scientific study of animals.

Located at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the mission of the CCAH is to improve the health of companion animals by providing financial support for studying diseases that affect pets and developing programs that benefit pets and their owners.

The Center for the Human-Animal Bond was established at Purdue University to study the relationships between humans and animals and to communicate findings to scientists and the public.

ReCHAI operates as a dynamic collaboration between the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing and College of Veterinary Medicine with a mission of education and conducting programs and studies about the benefits of human-animal interaction.

The American Humane Society strengthens the human-animal bond through humane education, animal-assisted therapy and other programs that foster compassion and mutual well-being.

The ASPCA was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. It provides local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty.

The AVMA officially recognizes: (1) the existence of the human-animal bond and its importance to client and community health, (2) that the human-animal bond has existed for thousands of years, and (3) that the human-animal bond has major significance for veterinary medicine, because, as veterinary medicine serves society, it fulfills both human and animal needs.

HABRI is a non-profit research and education organization that is gathering, funding, and sharing the scientific research to demonstrate the positive health impacts of companion animals on people.

The IAHAIO was founded to gather together national associations and related organizations interested in advancing the understanding and appreciation of the link between animals and humans.

The One Health concept is a worldwide strategy for expanding interdisciplinary collaborations and communications in all aspects of health care for humans, animals and the environment.

Pet Partners is the national leader in demonstrating and promoting positive human-animal therapy, activities and education.

The USAHA is the nation's animal health forum and is a science-based, non-profit, voluntary organization.