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SIGN UP NOW<\/a> with a donation to HOOF | Return this SIGN UP FORM<\/a> to schedule<\/p>\n

HOOF is now offering the well establish therapeutic practice of the Dutch: \u201ckoe knuffelen\u201d (translation: cow hugging). \u201cHelpers of Our Farm\u201d was aptly named not only because animals depend on humans to help them, but also because animals help us by teaching us how to love, care, and learn from them. At HOOF, they perform an important task of educating visitors during our tours, petting farm, and farm classes. The goal has always been to integrate education into the lives of our community through the lives of these animals\u2026 and what better an addition to their programs than offering a private opportunities to connect with an animal.<\/p>\n

Why should people pay to do this? Besides the support you\u2019ll be giving this nonprofit organization, you\u2019ll be giving yourself an experience that you didn\u2019t even know you needed! Everyone has stress and we try to find ways to relieve that stress. Believe it or not, cuddling and connecting with an animal is proven to increase oxytocin, that wonderful hormone often called the love, cuddle, and bonding hormone. This has a positive impact on mood, emotions, and our physical being.<\/p>\n

Who can you cuddle with at HOOF and what should you expect? HOOF offers a chance to pick your cuddle buddy: a baby cow, a goat, a rabbit, or birds like a chicken, duck, and turkey. All interactions are done in a pen, spacious enough for you and your friend to get to know each other comfortably and safely. Part of this experience is putting yourself in a place to offer love as much as get it. You will have a HOOF volunteer staff member with you at all times to ensure your safety and the safety of the animal.<\/p>\n

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Cuddling Sessions are at 2pm & 3pm Wednesday – Saturday.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Who can participate? Guests of 16 and older (5 -15 year olds with adult) can sign up for this experience for the following suggested donation:<\/em><\/p>\n

Cow<\/strong> – 60 minutes: 1-2 guests $75 or 3-4 guests $125
Goat<\/strong> \u2013 60 minutes: 1-2 guests $75 or 3-4 guests $125
Baby Goat<\/strong> (seasonal) \u2013 30 minutes: 1-2 guests $35 or 3-4 guests $75
Pig<\/strong> \u2013 1 hour: 1-2 guests $75 or 3-4 guests $125
Rabbit<\/strong> \u2013 30 minutes: 1-2 guests $25 or 3-4 guests $50
Poultry<\/strong> (Chicken, Turkey, or Duck) \u2013 30 minutes: 1-2 guests $25 or 3-4 guests $50
Barnyard Mix<\/strong> (Goats, Cow, Pig, Pony) \u2013 1 hour: 1-4 guests $150 or 4-8 guests $300<\/p>\n

Sign up with your donation HERE<\/a> to HOOF and don’t forget to send us your completed sign up form HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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To learn more about this unique experience, you can contact (texting gets a faster response than calling due to farm schedules) nine one zero 253.7934 or email helper@hoofnc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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