Zooeyia

Trauma

How ICE Is Disrupting the Human–Animal Bond

Katherine Compitus on January 26, 2026

What happens to pets when families are separated? When caregivers are detained, animals are left behind, often with trauma-inducing consequences.

What happens to pets when families are separated? When caregivers are detained, animals are left behind, often with trauma-inducing consequences.

Compassion Fatigue

Veterinary Social Work: A Lifeline for Animal Caregivers

Katherine Compitus on July 3, 2025

Behind every rescued animal is a caregiver at risk. Veterinary social workers are stepping in to save the lives of those who save animals.

Behind every rescued animal is a caregiver at risk. Veterinary social workers are stepping in to save the lives of those who save animals.

Animal Behavior

How Furry Friends Shape Young Hearts and Minds

Katherine Compitus on March 5, 2025

Children shape their emotional growth and social skills through deep bonds with pets.

Children shape their emotional growth and social skills through deep bonds with pets.

Animal Behavior

Presidential Pets: Building Trust in the Oval Office

Katherine Compitus on November 6, 2024

Discover how presidential pets have shaped public perception and trust in leaders, revealing the deeper connection between compassion and effective governance.

Discover how presidential pets have shaped public perception and trust in leaders, revealing the deeper connection between compassion and effective governance.

Animal Behavior

What Narcissists Get From Their Pets

Katherine Compitus on September 16, 2024

A narcissist's pet can be at higher risk of neglect.

A narcissist's pet can be at higher risk of neglect.

Race and Ethnicity

"Black Veganism" Is on the Rise. Here's Why.

Katherine Compitus on September 12, 2024

Championed by civil rights icons like Rosa Parks and Angela Davis, Black veganism intertwines with social justice and nonviolence.

Championed by civil rights icons like Rosa Parks and Angela Davis, Black veganism intertwines with social justice and nonviolence.

Empathy

We Teach Them to Roll Over, They Teach Us Empathy

Katherine Compitus on August 22, 2024

Children high on the empathy spectrum are more likely to have successful interpersonal relationships. How can we foster empathy in children? Let them help take care of Fido.

Children high on the empathy spectrum are more likely to have successful interpersonal relationships. How can we foster empathy in children? Let them help take care of Fido.

Animal Behavior

Why We Can Mistake a Pet's Fear as Friendliness

Katherine Compitus on July 15, 2024

Behaviors that demand patience, not punishment.

Behaviors that demand patience, not punishment.

Animal Behavior

The Impact of War on Animals in Conflict Zones

Katherine Compitus on May 9, 2024

Discover the untold story of how war affects not just people but their beloved pets and animals in conflict zones like Gaza.

Discover the untold story of how war affects not just people but their beloved pets and animals in conflict zones like Gaza.

Therapy

Exploring the Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interactions

Katherine Compitus on April 19, 2024

Discover how animals are more than just pets. They're partners in healing. Dive into the therapeutic world of animal-assisted interactions.

Discover how animals are more than just pets. They're partners in healing. Dive into the therapeutic world of animal-assisted interactions.

Mindfulness

Why You Should Consider Hugging a Cow

Katherine Compitus on December 10, 2023

Explore how this unique therapeutic practice can bring peace and happiness to your life.

Explore how this unique therapeutic practice can bring peace and happiness to your life.

Suicide

The Mental Health Crisis Engulfing Veterinarians

Katherine Compitus on November 17, 2023

80 percent of practitioners experience clinical depression.

80 percent of practitioners experience clinical depression.

Compulsive Behaviors

Too Many Pets: The Dangers of "Noah Syndrome"

Katherine Compitus on July 18, 2023

Animal hoarding disorder, or "Noah Syndrome," is a serious public health issue. Here's why and what can be done about it.

Animal hoarding disorder, or "Noah Syndrome," is a serious public health issue. Here's why and what can be done about it.

Diet

Vegans Suffer From Stigma

Katherine Compitus on June 29, 2023

Personal Perspective: What are the particular stressors that vegans face in the world? Why should we consider vegan psychology a specialized field?

Personal Perspective: What are the particular stressors that vegans face in the world? Why should we consider vegan psychology a specialized field?

Psychiatry

Why Are Psychiatric Service Dogs So Uncommon?

Katherine Compitus on March 29, 2022

PSDs can change the lives of people with disabling psychiatric disorders ranging from schizophrenia to OCD. So why are they still uncommon?

PSDs can change the lives of people with disabling psychiatric disorders ranging from schizophrenia to OCD. So why are they still uncommon?

Freudian Psychology

Stories of Men and Their Dogs in "One Unwavering Friend"

Katherine Compitus on December 30, 2021

Why do we identify dogs as "man's best friend"? Dr. Chris Blazina describes the psychology behind the bond between men and their dogs.

Why do we identify dogs as "man's best friend"? Dr. Chris Blazina describes the psychology behind the bond between men and their dogs.

Animal Behavior

The Human-Animal Bond and Older LGBTQ+ Adults

Katherine Compitus on July 12, 2021

Pets can help older LGBTQ adults fulfill their needs related to belongingness and meaningful existence.

Pets can help older LGBTQ adults fulfill their needs related to belongingness and meaningful existence.

Loneliness

Can the Human-Animal Bond Save Us From Social Isolation?

Katherine Compitus on May 19, 2021

According to research, animals may act as "social lubricants" that facilitate human interpersonal relationships.

According to research, animals may act as "social lubricants" that facilitate human interpersonal relationships.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

New Companion Animal Relations During COVID-19

Katherine Compitus on May 13, 2021

Has COVID-19 allowed us to understand the therapeutic effects of a wider variety of animals?

Has COVID-19 allowed us to understand the therapeutic effects of a wider variety of animals?

Bias

What Does the BLM Movement Have to Do With Animal Rights?

Katherine Compitus on August 31, 2020

What do animal rights have to do with the Black Lives Matter movement? The interesting link between oppressed people and mistreated animals.

What do animal rights have to do with the Black Lives Matter movement? The interesting link between oppressed people and mistreated animals.