Webinar: The Impact of Attachment to Pet Birds on Psychological Well-Being

Date: Friday, October 10, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm PDT (double-check your local time with this time zone converter)

Join us for a FREE, live, interactive webinar hosted by Laura Doering, former editor of Bird Talk magazine and Birds USA magazine. Our special guest, Dr. Anthony Pilny, discusses the limited research into pet bird attachment and personal well-being.  Research does show, and may lead to positive social change, by demonstrating that strong attachment to pet birds is not necessary for birds to provide companionship and for owners to connect with other bird owners. Pet birds do provide a soothing environment and social engagement, and are linked to lowering stress and anxiety, and providing companionship to help with feelings of loneliness. Birds can provide these benefits by fostering a supportive, non-judgmental relationship that enhances emotional regulation and connection. With Dr. Pilny’s guidance, we will examine our relationships with pet birds and what that means for us as caretakers and our personal well-being.