HOW EMBRACE HEALING BEGAN
Embrace Healing was founded on a simple belief — that children who have experienced trauma deserve peace, love, and a second chance to grow. On our small farm, children connect with animals who are gentle, curious, and accepting. This connection builds trust, encourages emotional regulation, and fosters joy.
HOW IT WORKS
Over the years, we have witnessed the profound positive impact animals can have on children facing significant challenges. Both the children in our care, one being a foster kiddo, have faced trauma and have found comfort and healing through interactions with animals. Inspired by these experiences, we are embarking on a project to establish an animal therapy area at our home.
Use of animals in therapy has shown positive results in many cases, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, sexual abuse victims, autism, and more. The goal of this animal-assisted intervention is to improve a child's social, emotional, or cognitive functioning without forcing a one-on-one situation. Most of these children that are in the state system do not trust people due to their past.
Animal therapy builds on a concept called the human-animal bond, which describes people's desire to interact with and relate to animals. For many people, by interacting with a friendly animal, they can form a bond with them. This bond can produce a calming state in the person. The positive interactions with an animal may lead to benefits in the mind and body, such as reduced stress and an overall more balanced mental and emotional state. Evidence for animal-assisted therapy appears strongest for markers of anxiety and depression in the widest range of people.
Get to Know Embrace Healing
MEET THE CREW!
Gentle companions on the path to healing
Mr. Pig
Mr. Pig loves belly scratches and long days taking naps in the creek.
Lupe
Lupe is loved by all. He likes to take naps in your lap.
Marvin
Marvin is a lover. He will always let you pick him up and gives the best hugs.
Brittney and Betty
Brittney and Betty are sisters how keep the babies in line. Always making sure the babies know who the boss is.
Iris
Everyone welcome Iris to the farm!
Dixie
Dixie goes to nursing homes, school, and does one-on-ones.
Woody and Buzz
Everyone welcome Woody and Buzz to the farm!
Benny
Everyone welcome Benny to the farm!
Roxanne
Everyone welcome Roxanne to the farm!
Blossom
Blossum has been part of the nonprofit family for a year, bringing comfort, joy, and gentle companionship as an emotional support animal for the founder’s daughter.
Petunia
Petunia has been part of the nonprofit family for quite a while, joining the herd through a generous 4-H kid donation and bringing her own sweet charm.
Lilly
Everyone welcome Lilly to the farm!
Asher
Everyone welcome Asher to the farm!
Cowvin
Everyone welcome Cowvin to the farm!
Delilah
Everyone welcome Delilah to the farm!
SUPPORT A CHILD'S HEALING JOURNEY
Your support helps children and rescue farm animals heal through connection, compassion, and care. Every contribution helps provide safe spaces, essential resources, and meaningful healing experiences.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Support our mission of helping children and rescue farm animals. Your sponsorship helps provide essential resources for therapy programs that foster healing, compassion, and growth for both kids and animals.
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1. Make a Donation
Monetary Contributions: Offer a one-time or recurring monthly donation to help cover an animal’s essential needs.
In-kind Donations: Donate supplies or volunteer your time to support the program in non-monetary ways.
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2. Sponsor Benefits
Recognition: Sponsors may receive public acknowledgment on our website, social media recognition, and recognition in event materials.
Connection: Sponsors may also receive a certificate of sponsorship, a photo of their sponsored animal, invitations to special events, and updates featuring stories and progress about the animal they are helping.
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3. Provide Direct Care
Your sponsorship helps provide:
- Nutritious food and clean water
- Safe shelter and comfortable living conditions
- Essential veterinary care
- Enrichment, companionship, and daily support
Volunteer Spotlight
Bella
"My name is Bella, and I started volunteering last year in March! I like volunteering because it’s an opportunity for me to share my story and spend time in with the community. Not only that, but it’s an outlet to process through my stress and struggles. If I’m being COMPLETELY honest, snuggling with animals is a huge plus :)"
Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how you can make a difference. Click the cows below to donate through Venmo.
SPONSORING A SPECIFIC ANIMAL? BE SURE TO ADD THEIR NAME TO YOUR VENMO DONATION NOTE.
EVENTS
Come share the smiles — upcoming events for friends, family, and furry companions.
GET IN TOUCH
Samantha Gifford
Phone: 509-930-9789
Email: samiejo5454@gmail.com
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