ISAZ and Waltham have partnered to create a collaborative grant program, with the goal of stimulating new research in the area of human-animal interactions, with particular interest in the role of pets in the lives of elders, pets enhancing healthy longevity, and the role of pets in the community.
The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2011; check back for application materials.
Past recipients are
2009 Dr. Rebecca Johnson
"Seniors fostering shelter dogs: Improving health and well-being together"
2010 Dr. Erika Friedmann
"Pet assisted living (PAL) study"
