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.
It takes a very special HABIC team to volunteer to work in a hospice setting. One such team is Susie Davis and her Golden Retriever, Gracie.
Human-Animal Bond in Colorado community supporter Sue Carroll, owner of Bones du Jour, has some tasty recipes for HABIC volunteers to make for their partners and any other dogs that need a treat!
With a background in animal-organization management and animal assistance training, Kate Gloeckner joins Human-Animal Bond in Colorado as Office Coordinator and Training Consultant.
Tips for Human-Animal Bond in Colorado volunteers to manage the process of termination, or saying good-bye, to clients.
CSU students spent the past academic year contributing, either as employee, intern, or research assistant, to the Human-Animal Bond in Colorado center in the School of Social Work.
Toby loved his job of 12 years, working together with owner Barbara Heffington, as a volunteer therapy team for Human-Animal Bond in Colorado.