I was just walking through the enclosure when my big wolfdog decided he needed a proper human hug. Instead of a normal cuddle, he climbed right onto my shoulders and stayed there like a fluffy scarf ...

Spending time with animals can be a great way to connect with nature and oneself, a way to find comfort and peace. Many organizations do great work with children, veterans, those living with ...

The Gentle Barn, a rescue facility located about 40 miles north of Los Angeles, offers unique treatments and therapies to help animals overcome trauma. These animals, in turn, provide unexpected ...

Our relationships with other beings have the potential to be profoundly healing. Deep experiences of love, care, and co-regulation occur both among humans and between humans and various animal species ...

There's a place near Murfreesboro where, for $20, you can hug a cow. Or pet a goat. Or rub a pig's belly. Or nuzzle a horse's neck. You get the idea. Some trauma survivors who want more intense, ...

Very few things in life are as sweet as a cuddle from a fur baby. There’s just something very pure about their affection. This is particularly true of rescue dogs. These sweet canine companions have ...

Great Dane Puppy Who Hugs Like a Human Baby Has People Melting originally appeared on Parade Pets. Great Dane puppies are so big, even when they're little. They're born a pretty normal puppy size, but ...

KALMTHOUT, Belgium (Reuters) - Ostriches are normally territorial and aggressive birds best approached with caution, but at a Belgian animal rescue farm, the hand-reared birds are so gentle they will ...