The Anthrozoology Podcast: Discussions on humanimality

04/09/2025

In the first of a 2-part episode, we sit down with Altamush Saeed, an interspecies justice lawyer, educator, and non-profit leader who is reshaping how Pakistan thinks about animals, people, and the environment.
https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/45-interspecies-justice

In this episode, we sit down with Altamush Saeed, an interspecies justice lawyer, educator, and nonprofit leader who is reshaping how Pakistan thinks about animals, people, and the environment. From being rescued by a cat named Mau, to leading community dog feeding campaigns during COVID, to organis...

12/08/2025

We are please to see we are one of the Top Three Podcasts:
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05/08/2025

The Anthrozoology Podcast now has a LinkedIn page!

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05/08/2025

We really enjoyed speaking with The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) chair, Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod and learning more about her work and this wonderful charity. See EP43&44: https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/podcasts
And consider joining to support their cause!

🎉 We’ve got a new look! SCAS has a brand new logo and website—our first major update in over a decade!
http://www.scas.org.uk/

As the UK’s leading authority on human–companion animal interaction, it’s important that our brand and communications are clear, accessible and appealing. Our refreshed look reflects our commitment to promote evidence-based practice and connect with a wider, more diverse audience.

We know that change can raise questions—especially in the charity sector—but rest assured: these changes were carried out with minimal spend and maximum purpose. We’ve retained key elements of our brand identity, like our core colour and the symbolic triangle, while making it easier for people to connect with our work.

Visit our new website and see what’s new: https://www.scas.org.uk/

25/07/2025

Check out the latest episode of the Anthrozoology Podcast!

https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/ep-44-bond-centred-practice

Episode 44 - Dr Elizabeth Ormerod: Bond-Centred Practice and Community Outreach, pt2/2.

In this follow up episode, veterinary surgeon Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, Chair of the The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), returns to explore two additional pillars of her four decade career: campaigning for companion-animal inclusive housing and creating one of the UK’s first companion-animal loss support programmes within general practice.

Dr Ormerod explains how grass roots advocacy in Fleetwood challenged local “no pets” policies and sparked a wider conversation about companion animals in social housing, eventually leading to national debate. We also look at her bond centred approach to end of life care, growth charts, early behaviour counselling, and multidisciplinary bereavement teams designed to support both clients and veterinary staff. Along the way Dr Ormerod discusses strategies for preventing compassion fatigue, the importance of community networks, and why affordable, flexible payment schemes remain crucial as corporate vet ownership expands.

03/07/2025

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03/07/2025

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13/06/2025

Did you enjoy listening to our most recent episode as much as we enjoyed talking with The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) chair, Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod?

Much of what Dr. Ormerod discussed about community-centred practice and veterinary social work and promoting safe practices in animal-assisted services (and ensuring species -specific needs are met) speaks to the theme of this years SCAS Conference.

The conference brings together experts and pioneers in the field of animal-assisted services. Whether you are working in education, social work, veterinary care, healthcare, or simply passionate about the role animals play in human wellbeing, this event is for you!

This year’s conference, 'Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals', will include international speakers and engaging presentations. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificates will be issued to our participants.

The event takes place virtually on Sunday October 19 and recordings will be available to all delegates. Register now to claim an early-bird discount.

Unified Voices: Why the Human-Animal Bond is Important to You as Professionals

13/06/2025

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10/06/2025

We are delighted to share the first of our two-part discussion with Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, veterinary surgeon and chair of The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS), In this episode, Dr. Ormerod talks about her long-standing work integrating veterinary practice with social care, animal welfare education, and community-based programs.
https://anthrozoopod.wixsite.com/anthrozoopod/ep-43-bond-centredpractice-community

In this episode, we speak with Dr Elizabeth Ormerod BVMS, veterinary surgeon and chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS). Dr Ormerod discusses her long-standing work integrating veterinary practice with social care, animal welfare education, and community-based programs.

09/06/2025

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23/04/2025

Ep 42 – More-Than-Human Worlding: Analysis and Exploration of Farm Animal Sanctuaries, World-Building and Speculative Design, with Dr Madi Mañetto.

In episode 42 of the Anthrozoology Podcast we join Dr. Madi Mañetto Quick, for the second part of a discussion on her PhD research which explored the narratives of farmed animals, focusing on farms and sanctuaries.