National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day – Sunday 23rd July

National Human-Animal Awareness Day

Written by dogsforautism

20 July 2023

This Sunday sees the celebration of the National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

This national awareness day aims to promote the numerous ways in which animals benefit humans through companionship, assistance work and beyond.
On Sunday 23rd July the National Human-Animal Bond Awareness team will be running virtual talks with animal lovers and healthcare experts, with a special guest talk from Clare Balding at 8pm.

Schedule:

10am – Cat the Vet – Busting pet food myths

https://www.facebook.com/events/1304205993787252

11am – Sarah Heath – Preparing your pets for the firework period

https://www.facebook.com/events/1261703147792889

12 noon – Hercule Van Wolfwinkle – Drawing workshop

https://www.facebook.com/events/996957621301978

1.30pm – Sabrina & Andy (with Bailey) A conversation about the human-animal bond in their lives

https://www.facebook.com/events/783628646886627

3.30pm – Rory the Vet & Dr James Greenwood – A discussion about animals in their lives and being a vet

https://www.facebook.com/events/291419613411294

5pm – Woodgreen Behaviourist Lindsay – Separation related problems

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LIzXAfvJSjePYUT2bkJUIA

6.30pm – Woodgreen Behaviourists Sam & Chris – Introducing a new pet to your home

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lIcptbwHSDKUrE-KevG7Nw

8pm – Clare Balding – The animals in her life and her experience with the HAB

https://www.facebook.com/events/929786661431503

 

The talks are via Facebook Live with the exception of Woodgreen’s at 5pm and 6.30pm which are via Zoom. All are free.

There are some competitions running and the winners will be announced next week during the talks.

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