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 Free dog cancer tests and the adoption debate .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} <div class="article-list__article-text" data-context="link_group" data-article-list-id="article-list2" data-article-text-classes="article-list__article-text" data-article-thumb-classes="article-list__article-thumb" data-current-image-context="["16:9","(