Athena is a mini black Angus. Holy Cow and Madonna are both Holsteins. And Faith is a mini Hereford. Step up and meet psychology “doctors” Madonna, Athena, Holy Cow, Aretha and Faith, rescued animals ...

DITTMER, Mo. (AP) -- He's one of those therapists who doesn't say much, really. No probing questions about one's mood or concerns. But his body was warm and soft, and his stomach churned with a ...

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 ...

There's a place near Murfreesboro where, for $20, you can hug a cow. Or pet a goat. Or rub a pig's belly. Or nuzzle a horse's neck. You get the idea. Some trauma survivors who want more intense, ...

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Cow cuddling, a trend that has been quietly gaining popularity over the past few years, offers a unique and therapeutic experience that combines the joy of animal interaction with the benefits of ...

At high noon on an early-spring day in 2017, six steers doomed to die escaped their slaughterhouse and stormed the streets of my city. The escape became a nuisance, then a scene, then a phenomenon.