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 ...

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Ellie Laks, author of “Cow Hug Therapy” and founder of The Gentle Barn, joined us to discuss how animals can help reduce anxiety and stress. Laks has dedicated her life to helping rescue animals and ...

SANTA CLARITA, California — I’ve cooked turkeys. I’ve eaten turkeys. But not until this year did I drop to my knees and hug a turkey. Justice — the turkey — lives at Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary ...

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unavoidable part of life. While there are countless ways to manage stress, one of the simplest and most natural remedies is often overlooked—hugs.