While the importance of improving horse-related safety seems self-evident, no
comprehensive study into understanding or reducing horse-related risk has been …

Human sleeping arrangements have evolved over time and differ across cultures. The
majority of adults share their bed at one time or another with a partner or child, and many …

Considerable attention has been given by researchers to householders' material, or
physical, preparedness for impact of a severe natural hazard. Somewhat less attention has …

Pets play an important role in their owners' lives and are often viewed as family members.
However, research on human-animal relationships suggests that pet owners often receive …

Animal-related consequences were not anticipated in disaster preparedness planning in
Japan at the time of its massive earthquakes in 2011. Evacuation failure was quite common …

Purpose Australian cancer survivors have multiple wellbeing support needs, and Australians
frequently keep pets, a practice associated with physical and mental health benefits. This …

One of the aims of equitation science (ES) is to improve horse welfare through a scientific
approach. However, little is known about how equestrians perceive ES. To determine what …

The widespread tendency of modern‐day pet owners to self‐identify with their companion
animals psychologically, symbolically and relationally demonstrates how the constructed …

Animal welfare emergency management is a critical component of modern emergency
management, because the powerful bond between people and animals influences …

During disasters, the presence of companion animals is an identified risk for household
relocation failure as well as premature return. In Australia, where bushfires are a regular …