“It often happens that
 a man is more humanly
 related to a cat or a dog
 than to any human being.”

 - Henry David Thoreau


Education

The Animal-Human Bond

Our commitment to provide education and educational opportunities related to the human-animal bond is significant. To this end we:

  • Distribute information via Internet and print media about the human-animal bond
  • Are partnered with a Canadian book publisher and offer a book publishing program on the human-animal bond for both young and adult readers
  • Provide information sessions and seminars to community care organizations about the role of companion animals in seniors’ lives
  • Present research opportunities for college and university students and others interested in exploring elements of the human-animal bond

  • Fund scholarship programs for students in any field interested in exploring any aspect of the ElderDog organization and its work
  • Provide year-round community volunteering, service learning, and cooperative learning opportunities for youth, youth organizations, secondary school and university students
  • Offer a range of volunteer activities and projects for adults of all ages
  • Arrange internship/externship programs for community health and veterinary education students and practitioners
  • Provide artist residency opportunities
  • Link with other human-animal bond organizations


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