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.

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.

Lucy

Lucy loves her apples and taking long walks around the property.

Sheldon

Oh our Sheldon is the trouble maker of the group. He likes head scratches and breaking out of the pasture.

Henry

Henry is our love bug. He likes to give everyone kisses.

Blizzard

Blizzard is our shy guy who sticks with his brothers and follows their lead.

Coming soon...

Our newest addition! They'll tell us their name when they're ready.

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.

Pepe

Pepe is a loud one. He makes sure you know he is there and wants attention.

Bingo

Bingo is our grandson's baby. He is more of a quite guy and likes to follow his brothers around.

Brittney and Betty

Brittney and Betty are sisters how keep the babies in line. Always making sure the babies know who the boss is.

Flynn

Flynn is almost a year old now and taller than Jared already. He loves people and in his free time he chews everything up. He is training to be a service animal.

Velveteen

Velveteen is the newest member of the group. She is 2 years old, loves to cuddle on the couch. She will be training to go to nursing and hospice homes.

SUPPORT A CHILD'S HEALING JOURNEY

Your donation helps us feed and care for our animals, maintain safe facilities, and welcome more children into this healing environment. Every contribution makes a difference.

SPONSOR A THERAPY ANIMAL

Becoming a sponsor means making a meaningful impact in the life of an animal in need. Sponsors can contribute in the following ways:

1. 1. Make a Donation

   Monetary Contributions: Offer a one—time or recurring monthly donation to help cover the animal's essential needs.

   In—kind Donations: Donate supplies or volunteer your time to support the program in non-monetary ways.

2. 2. Receive Your Perks

   Recognition: Sponsors may recieve a certificate of sponsorship, a photo of their sponsored animal, and public acknowledgment on the organization's website.

   Updates: Stay connected through regular updates or newsletters featuring stories and progress about the animal you're helping.

3. 3. Provide Direct Care

   Your sponsorship ensures the animal receives:

   • Nutritious food and clean water
   • Safe shelter and comfortable living conditions
   • Essential veterinary care
   • Enrichment and companionship

Together, we create a safe, loving space where kids can heal. Click the cows below to visit our venmo page!

SPONSORING A SPECIFIC ANIMAL? BE SURE TO ADD THEIR NAME TO YOUR VENMO DONATION NOTE.

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EVENTS

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GET IN TOUCH

Samantha Gifford

Phone: 509-930-9789

Email: samiejo5454@gmail.com