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EXPLORING OUR CONNECTIONS: THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND DURING COVID-19

In this panel discussion you'll hear from esteemed faculty members currently collaborating on the first interdisciplinary human-animal bond research study at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. The discussion will explore research examining how the human-animal bond impacts social connections, consumer behaviors, and feelings of loneliness induced by COVID-19.

To find out more about the College of Veterinary Medicine and how you can support their efforts, contact Marianne Hadden at mariannehadden@arizona.edu or visit vetmed.arizona.edu.

Presenters: 

• Julie Funk (Moderator), Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
• Jamie Boehmer, Associate Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
• Evan Maclean, Assistant Professor, Anthropology
• Martin Reimann, Associate Professor of Marketing, Eller College of Management

Additional Resources:

• CDC Guidelines on COVID-19 and Animals
• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on COVID-19 and Animals
• The Purina Purple Leash Project