Kerri Rodriguez is a new postdoctoral fellow with the Human-Animal Bond in Colorado (HABIC) center in Colorado State University's School of Social Work. Learn more about why she came to CSU, her interests in how dogs can improve the lives of individuals with mental disorders or physical disabilities, and her passion for scientific research.
Beginning in 2009, HABIC volunteer team Brenda Dickison and her dog Zuri worked together in long-term care. After receiving advanced certification in 2013, the pair switched to schools and made a difference working with elementary school children in Loveland and Fort Collins.
Thanks to animal therapy team volunteers of Human-Animal Bond in Colorado, part of Colorado State University’s School of Social Work, residents at care facilities are receiving love from a distance through a steady stream of letters and photos written by volunteers from the perspective of their animals.
A recent CSU pilot study aimed to develop and evaluate occupational therapy in an equine environment for youth with autism.
Spring is in the air, and our dogs need grooming, but it may not be possible to go to a groomer due to social distancing for COVID-19. Here are some helpful tips for at-home grooming in the meantime.
Human-Animal Bond in Colorado volunteer team Kathleen Huggins and her dog Jimmy volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital and Denver Hospice. Jimmy is a rescue from Denver Dumb Friends League who now excels in his two jobs as a therapy dog.
The School of Social Work is funding four pilot projects focused on building the science related to human-animal interaction (HAI) to better understand the impacts of HAI on both human health and mental health. Word count: 373
When I adopted my dog from the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in 2009, I knew I was getting a hiking buddy, a snuggle partner and a friend to train with. I was so excited, I could burst! What I didn’t know is that I was also getting a mirror.
New Human-Animal Bond in Colorado volunteer team Anndevoy Ryan and her dog Fingal received their HABIC certification last year and began working at Green House Homes at Mirasol, a skilled nursing care facility, in Loveland, Colorado.
Social Work doctoral student Tiffany Banks has joined Human-Animal Bond in Colorado as a graduate research assistant. Banks has a background in working with individuals with autism and their families.