Who we're built to serve, how the program will work, and where things stand today.
Sessions designed for kids and teens working through anxiety, trauma, social challenges, or simply needing a calm space to connect — alongside a licensed therapist.
A quiet, judgment-free environment for veterans working through the transition home, service-related stress, or isolation.
Our program is being designed in partnership with a contracted licensed clinical social worker, not run as unsupervised animal time.
We're launching with two micro mini cows — gentle, approachable, and easy to safely introduce to first-time visitors of any age. We plan to grow our roster over time, based on what we learn once the program is actually running, rather than committing to a fixed list of species up front.
Micro mini cows are calm by nature and don't require the same handling experience larger livestock or horses do, which makes them a thoughtful first step for a brand-new therapeutic program.
A child who struggles to make eye contact may first connect by brushing a gentle mini cow.
Animals don't ask hard questions, and they don't need the right words. That quiet, low-pressure connection can open a door that's sometimes hard to open in a traditional therapy setting alone — especially for kids and veterans who find words difficult on a hard day. Our program is built to pair that connection with real clinical guidance, not replace it.
Every gift moves us closer to bringing our first animals home and opening our gates to youth and veterans who need this space.
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