Events
At the Goat House
9 to 5 by Appointment Mon - Sat
Come by for a meet and great for 20 min and visit with the Goats --Free
PETTING
FEEDING
BRUSHING
LEARNING TO CARE FOR HOOVES
There is a Handicapped goat on premises anyone may help in the physical therapy
Goats on the go
Daycares/Libraries/Schools
There are numerous techniques used in AAT(Animal-assisted therapy), depending on the needs and condition of the patient. For elderly dementia patients, hands on interactions with the animal are the most important aspect.
Animal assisted therapy provides these patients with opportunities to have close physical contact with the animals warm bodies, feeling heartbeats, caress soft skins and coats, notice breathing, and giving hugs. Animal assisted therapy counselors also plan activities for patients that need physical movement. These planned tasks include petting the animal, walking the animal, and grooming the animal.
These experiences seem so common and simple, but elderly dementia patients do not typically have these interactions with people because their loved ones have passed or no one comes to visit them. Their mind needs to be stimulated in the ways it once was. Animals provide a sense of meaning and belonging to these patients and offer something to look forward to during their long days.