Good News Notes: “In Corvallis, 38 llamas and alpacas roam the grounds of a sanctuary entitledSafe Haven. It is one of just around four of its kind in the country, taking in llamas and alpacas from all over. “They’re just like us humans. We each have our own temperament and personality. But they all take…
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Drive-thru pet therapy at Helen Woodward unites animals with Alzheimer’s patients
Good News Notes: “Therapy animals have always provided comfort to people during difficult times, but with social distancing guidelines, it has been hard for them to interact with the public. On Wednesday, the Helen Woodward Animal Centercame up with a creative way to bring together therapy pets and Alzheimer’s patients.” View the whole story here: https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/animals/drive-thru-pet-therapy-at-helen-woodward-unites-animals-with-alzheimers-patients/509-ae968805-321c-4d72-852e-cb1c5f2ea411
Surprising therapy and emotional support animals
Good News Notes: “Though dogs are the most common therapy animal, plenty of other animals support their owners. Pet Partners told ABC News that, “dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, rats, miniature pigs, llamas, alpacas, horses, donkeys, and mini-horses” can all be therapy animals. There are important distinctions between therapy animals and emotional support animals. Therapy…
North Georgia farm helps animals and children with special needs
Good News Notes: “Between the North Georgia mountains, in the small city of Mineral Bluff, a couple has created a home for animals who require special care. Horse Creek Stable is a nonprofit animal rescue farm run by Diane and Lester Aradi in Fannin County, according to Channel 2 Action News. The Aradi couple adopts special…