Selected Media Mentions

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February 23, 2022

#Ownership #Cognition #Brain

February 24, 2022

#Pandemic #Memory #Cognition

October 14, 2021

#Barriers #Healthcare #Lodging

February 9, 2021

#Pandemic #Attachment #MentalHealth

February 23, 2022

#Ownership #Aging #Cognition

November 15, 2023

#Dogs #InteriorDesign #Housing


Complete List of Mentions

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·      Psychology Today, Feb 2024: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-my-brain-works/202402/are-pets-good-for-our-brain-health

·      Times of India, Jan 2024: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/pets/5-benefits-of-having-a-pet-dog-as-per-science/photostory/106833149.cms

·      Psychology Today, Dec 2023: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202312/do-pets-really-help-aging-people-stay-mentally-sharp

·      Psychology Today, Nov 2023: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202311/for-people-with-hiv-pets-can-be-a-barrier-to-healthcare

·      Espanol News, Nov 2023: https://espanol.news/duchas-a-medida-y-cajones-de-diseno-bienvenidos-al-boom-de-la-barkitecture-bueno-en-realidad/

·      The Guardian UK, Nov 2023: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2023/nov/15/pet-friendly-interior-home-design-barkitecture

·      Medical Xpress, Nov 2023: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11-pet-ownership-contribute-health-barriers.html

·      Mirage News, Nov 2023: https://www.miragenews.com/hiv-patients-face-health-care-hurdles-due-to-1115514/

·      Scienmag, Nov 2023: https://scienmag.com/pet-ownership-may-contribute-to-health-care-barriers-for-people-with-hiv/

·      UF Health News, Nov 2023: https://ufhealth.org/news/2023/pet-ownership-may-contribute-to-health-care-barriers-for-people-with-hiv

·      WUFT “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered”, August 2023: interview regarding pet safety in hurricane preparation.

·      University of Florida, August 2023: https://phhp.ufl.edu/2023/08/25/national-dog-day-and-hurricanes-preparation-keeps-pets-safe/

·      South China Morning Post, June 2023: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3223409/having-pet-good-your-health-studies-show-heart-and-brain-benefits-and-how-human-animal-bond-makes-us

·      Human Animal Support Services, March 2023: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/blog/animal-advocates-need-to-be-housing-advocates-too/

·      Axios Austin, March 2023: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2023/03/08/austin-pets-renters

·      Axios Denver, March 2023: https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2023/03/09/denver-pet-friendly-renters

·      PsyPost, March 2023: https://www.psypost.org/2023/03/new-research-uncovers-some-surprising-facts-about-the-link-between-pet-ownership-and-allostatic-load-69113

·      The Mather Institute, February 2023: https://www.matherinstitute.com/2023/02/22/pet-ownership-as-a-possible-chronic-stress-reducer/

·      The Washington Post, December 2022: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/30/american-pet-spending/

·      PsyPost, December 2022: https://www.psypost.org/2022/12/owning-a-pet-is-linked-to-having-better-cognitive-health-in-advanced-age-study-finds-64604

·      KXAN, August 2022: https://www.kxan.com/clear-the-shelters/pet-fees-hit-texas-renters-unequally-but-landlord-group-says-theyre-necessary/

·      NPR’s Here and Now, July 2022: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/07/25/home-pet-fees

·      Dame Magazine, July 2022: https://www.damemagazine.com/2022/07/06/pet-rent-is-the-newest-tool-of-housing-discrimination/

·      BestLife, April 2022: https://bestlifeonline.com/pet-dementia-risk-news/

·      Health24, March 2022: https://www.news24.com/health24/mental-health/brain/news/having-a-pet-may-boost-your-brain-health-study-says-20220307-2

·      CNN, February 2022: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/23/health/pets-brain-health-study-wellness/index.html

·      Daily Mail (UK), February 2022: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10545317/Cats-dogs-protect-owners-memory-loss-later-life-research-shows.html

·      People Magazine, February 2022: https://people.com/pets/long-term-pet-ownership-can-slow-cognitive-decline-seniors-study/

·      Express (UK), February 2022: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1570754/dog-news-slash-health-risks-blood-pressure-stress-brain-function-disability

·      The Telegraph (UK)/MSN, February 2022: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/mindandbody/dogs-are-better-than-cats-at-keeping-older-owners-fighting-fit/ar-AAUdoYh

·      Medical Xpress, February 2022: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-pets-positive-effect-brain-health.html

·      Ansa (Italy), February 2022: https://www.ansa.it/canale_saluteebenessere/notizie/salute_65plus/stili_di_vita/2022/02/23/anziani-avere-un-animale-domestico-fa-bene-al-cervello_a7176160-d965-4c25-8a14-9321bc16106b.html

·      La Stampa (Italy), February 2022: https://www.lastampa.it/la-zampa/cani/2022/02/22/news/benessere_degli_anziani_avere_un_cane_o_gatto_fa_bene_al_cervello_i_vantaggi_maggiori_tra_chi_lo_ha_da_piu_anni-2861065/

·      University of Florida News, February 2022: https://news.ufl.edu/2022/02/pet-ownership-study/

·      Complex, February 2022: https://www.complex.com/life/study-pets-impact-brain-power

·      Fox News, February 2022: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/effect-owning-pets-brain-effect

·      Healthline, February 2022: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/owning-a-pet-may-help-keep-your-mind-sharp-as-you-get-older

·      Alabama Public Radio, February 2022: https://www.apr.org/show/speaking-of-pets-opinion/2022-03-05/pets-are-good-for-mental-health

·      Health24, February 2022: https://www.news24.com/health24/mental-health/brain/news/having-a-pet-may-boost-your-brain-health-study-says-20220307-2

·      Medscape, February 2022: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/969049?src=

·      American Veterinary Medical Association News, February 2022: https://www.avma.org/news/study-explores-pandemic-specific-challenges-pet-ownership

·      Pet Resource Radio, December 2021: https://pet-resource-radio.castos.com/episodes/pet-rental-fees-with-jennifer-applebaum-and-lauren-loney

·      The Paul W. Smith Show, Michigan radio, December 2021: https://the-paul-w-smith-show.simplecast.com/episodes/tiffany-braley-the-paul-w-smith-show

·      Human Animal Support Services, December 2021: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/blog/new-study-pet-rental-fees-hurt-people-and-their-pets/

·      Michigan Medicine Headlines, October 2021: https://mmheadlines.org/2021/10/who-cares-for-fido-when-you-suddenly-become-hospitalized/

·      US News and World Report, October 2021: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-10-14/big-worry-for-folks-heading-to-hospital-wholl-care-for-my-pet

·      WWJ Newsradio, Michigan, story on pet care needs and medical decision-making paper.

·      AAAS/Michigan Medicine, October 2021: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/930691

·      Virginia Commonwealth University, July 2021: https://news.vcu.edu/article/2021/07/among-lgbtq-youth-pets-can-be-an-important-source-of-well-being--but-also-stress

·      Purdue University, May 2021: https://vet.purdue.edu/news/caws-symposium-draws-participants-virtually-from-around-the-world.php

·      Psychology Today, April 2021: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202104/do-school-closures-cause-surge-in-dog-bites-children

·      Purdue University, April 2021: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2021/Q2/center-for-animal-welfare-sciences-virtual-symposium-to-discuss-lessons-learned-from-covid-19.html

·      University of Florida, Department of Sociology and Criminology & Law, April 2021: https://soccrim.clas.ufl.edu/2021/04/02/new-research-on-pet-ownership-and-health/

·      University of Florida, February 2021: https://news.clas.ufl.edu/the-new-extended-family-pet-ownership-during-the-pandemic/

·      The Independent, February 2021: https://www.independent.co.uk/health_and_wellbeing/pets-mental-health-coronavirus-b1798192.html

·      The Conversation, January 2021: https://theconversation.com/pets-and-the-pandemic-the-impact-our-animals-had-on-our-mental-health-and-wellbeing-153393

·      Psychology Today, January 2021: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fellow-creatures/202101/why-some-pet-owners-are-having-issues-during-the-pandemic

·      National Link Coalition LINK-Letter, November 2020: https://nationallinkcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LINK-Letter-2020-November.pdf

·      FM104, Dublin, Ireland, November 2020: https://play.acast.com/s/room104/whypeoplewillsacrificetheirhealthtofortheirpets

·      Psychology Today, October 2020: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202010/why-do-people-risk-their-own-health-their-pets

·      Psychology Today, March 2020: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animals-and-us/202003/the-odd-demography-loving-pets-sex-money-and-race

·      National Link Coalition LINK-Letter, June 2020: http://nationallinkcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LinkLetter-2020-June.pdf

·      National Link Coalition LINK-Letter, November 2018: http://nationallinkcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LinkLetter-2018-November.pdf

·      National Link Coalition LINK-Letter, October 2017: http://nationallinkcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LinkLetter-2017-October.pdf