Animals as Natural Therapy

04/08/2025

Farmwork is a dirty job, but we love doing it! Big thanks to the Whatcom Community Foundation's Health & Wellness grant for providing our team with a clothing stipend and Duluth Trading Company for keeping us stylin' and profilin' in these sweet overalls.

30/07/2025

Thank you for sharing our healing work!

Sensing, not scrolling: Animals as Natural Therapy and Salish Sea School offer unique opportunities for teenagers to practice mindfulness and trade screen time for green time.

25/07/2025

Weekend forecast: 100% chance of cow nose boops and absolutely moo-velous vibes. 🐮💥👃💕

24/07/2025

🌈 RARE OPENINGS: Pride on the Farm Camp! 🌈
We have a few rare spots available for Pride on the Farm—our empowering summer camp just for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–18! 🐴💛

Join us at the barn for a week of connection, confidence-building, and animal-assisted healing in a safe, inclusive space.

✨ Scholarships are available!
📧 Reach out to Lindsey at lindsey@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org to learn more or to grab a spot.

Don't wait—these openings won't last!

15/07/2025

Are you a horse person interested in pursuing a career in equine-assisted services? You’re in luck! This fall, ANT is proud to host the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) workshop and skills test!

As a premier accredited center, ANT is committed to upholding PATH International’s highest standards of equine care, facility operations, participant safety, and administrative practices. Our ESMHL workshop participants will have the opportunity to spend 3 days at ANT’s farm learning from PATH professionals Sandy Webster and Martha Dubensky, working through lesson plans and session scenarios with our herd, and completing their ESMHL skills test. It’s a valuable opportunity for professionals and a meaningful step forward in ANT’s commitment to excellence in the field.

The ESMHL workshop & skills test will be on October 9-12, 2025, and registration will close on September 9th. Don’t wait! Register now at this link: https://pathintl.org/events/path-intl-equine-specialist-in-mental-health-and-learning-workshop-and-skills-test-october-9-12-2025/

14/07/2025

Scarlett says “come in, we’re open” …for cuddles!!

Barnyard Break is back for three dates in July/August! Join us for an afternoon of of relaxing, grounded outdoor time grooming a horse, mini mule or Nettles the cow, enjoying the company of our rabbits, chickens, and goats, and connecting with community members and ANT staff/volunteers!

Secure your spot for July 17th (this Thursday!), August 5th, or August 26th by visiting animalsasnaturaltherapy.org/barnyard-break/ 🌞

04/07/2025

We are excited and proud to share that we will be continuing our partnership with the amazing team at for a third round of programming for veterans and first responders! BLS (Balance Leadership & Self) sessions will begin in September and run for 6 consecutive weeks.

Both of our teams work hard to ensure these equine assisted programs are accessible to those who have given so much to our community ~ this program will only require a $10 registration fee to participate.

Interested in learning more or registering? Contact Lindsey Witus at lindsey@animalsasnaturaltherapy.org 💙

17/06/2025

We have a rare opening for next week's half-day camp! If you missed pre-registration, now is your chance!! They won't last, so act fast! Go to our website or follow the QR code to secure your kiddos spot today!!

16/06/2025

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! 💚

14/06/2025

When it comes to caring for a herd of 25+ therapy animals including chickens, rabbits, goats, mini & large horses, a mule and a cow, every single dollar counts. The cost of feed, routine care, medication, and unexpected/emergency veterinary expenses are all factors we need to plan for, and they are rising.

Despite this, our top priority is always to provide the very best care for our herd. We wouldn’t have these programs without them and when they get the best care possible, they can give the best of themselves to their important work. Every donation, big or small, helps us make this possible! 💚

🌾 $8.75 buys us a bale of hay for daily large animal lunch
🐰$25 buys our rabbits a bag of feed
💅 $40 buys one of our horses a barefoot trim
🩺 $100 covers the farm call fee for emergency vet visits
🦷 $350 covers annual dental exams for our equines
🐴 $1,500 buys joint injections to keep our senior horses comfortable

🔗 To donate: https://givebutter.com/OMcujQ

Want to sponsor a herd member? Visit https://www.animalsasnaturaltherapy.org/about/our-animals-and-farm/ to learn more about all of the animals that call ANT home and how sponsors can directly support their care!