Human-Animal Interaction Archive

Jul 29, 2026

Posted at 05:50h In Animals in Our World, Coyotes, Human-Animal Interaction, Tales of WellBeing, Wildlife - By

Across much of North America, coyotes have become increasingly visible neighbors. Once associated primarily with prairies, deserts, and rural landscapes, they are now common in suburbs, city parks, golf courses, and even densely populated urban neighborhoods. Their presence can inspire a range of reactions—from fascination...

Jul 15, 2026

Posted at 09:06h In Animals in Our World, Articles, Human-Animal Interaction, People & Dog Well-Being, WellBeing News - By

It is now widely accepted that sharing one's home with a companion animal, especially a dog, confers both organic and mental health benefits on the humans in the pet-owning household. This recognition of the health benefits of companion animals has been shaped by marketing campaigns...

May 26, 2026

Posted at 14:50h In Animals in Our World, Articles, Human-Animal Interaction, Tales of WellBeing - By and

High in the mist-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains—where Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo meet—lives one of the world's rarest animals: the mountain gorilla. It is a conservation success story that these great apes still exist. Their numbers have nearly quadrupled to...

Feb 05, 2026

Posted at 08:58h In Animals in Our World, Articles, Human-Animal Interaction, Letter from the President - By

Part 1 of this story discussed the recent actions of the Indian Supreme Court following the death of a young girl from rabies after a dog bite. The justices raised important questions about finding the right balance between human and animal welfare; however, they seemingly...

Jan 06, 2026

Posted at 10:41h In Animals in Our World, Human-Animal Interaction, Letter from the President - By

On July 28, 2025, the Times of India published a report titled "Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price" following the tragic death of a 6-year-old girl who contracted rabies after being bitten by stray dogs. This article caught the attention of two judges from the...

May 29, 2025

Posted at 09:56h In Animals in Our World, Articles, Human-Animal Interaction, Tales of WellBeing - By

Dr. Boris Levinson (1907-1984), a psychologist, reportedly coined the term "pet therapy" in 1964. However, Levinson's initiative was criticized by his colleagues. Thirteen years later, the Delta Society, founded by a group of veterinarians and a psychiatrist in 1977 (now doing business as Pet Partners),...

May 29, 2025

Posted at 09:53h In Animals in Our World, Articles, Human-Animal Interaction, Tales of WellBeing - By

Around 1990, the Delta Society (now Pet Partners – an organization supporting animal-assisted activities and therapy) held its annual meeting in New Jersey. During one of the lunchtime sessions, five Jingles Awards were issued to five human-animal teams representing different areas of human-animal cooperation. The...

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