Experts discuss the power of the human-animal bond

November 8th, 2026, is the big day: International Human Animal Bond Day. Dr. Elizabeth Ormerod, Chair of the Society for Companion Animal Studies in the UK, and Dr. Patrick Flynn, President of the Human Animal Bond Association, explain why that bond has grown stronger in recent years and why access to pet-friendly housing matters. The conversation also examines a shared challenge in both the U.S. and the UK. Learn more here on pet-friendly housing. Plus, hear the latest on pheromone products that can help pets feel more secure, and AVMA President Dr. Jennifer Quammen explains how pet owners can find the right companion through a thoughtful adoption match process. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8918801/Steve_Dale_s_Pet_World_11_01_26_2026-10-31-222401.128.mp3 Recent Posts Steve Dale’s Pet World Experts discuss the power of the human-animal bond .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Stefanie Powers on Kenyan wildlife conservation .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Rustin Moore on the human-animal bond .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The woman raised by cats and the Cat Man .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Wayne Pacelle on beagle rescue, wolves and wild horses .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more