In recent years, a simple but powerful idea has risen to the center of global conversations about wellbeing: the health of humans, animals, and the environment are inseparable.  This concept, known as One Health , isn’t new, but its urgency has never been clearer. From climate-related disasters to zoonotic diseases, mental health crises, and changes in how communities care for animals, One Health offers a framework that brings all these threads together. But One Health isn’t just a scientific...

Veterinary Social Work has grown into a vital interdisciplinary field, offering support where human and animal wellbeing meet. For years, practitioners, educators, and caregivers have organized this work around four foundational pillars . These pillars provide structure, clarity, and a shared language for understanding how social work values fit within veterinary and animal care environments. But as our profession has evolved, so have the needs of the people and animals we serve. In today’s...

The Human–Animal Relational Practice (HARP) exists to support the wellbeing of those who care for both humans and animals. Our mission is rooted in the belief that when caregivers thrive, communities and the species within them thrive as well. We advance the integration of social work values, relational science, and interdisciplinary care within veterinary and animal-focused environments to improve outcomes for animals, caregivers, and the people who love them. ​ Founded by Dr. Katherine...