Therapy Animals

Good therapy animals come in any size, sex, breed or mix of breeds.  What they all have in common is a people-oriented personality and a willingness to share their love.
 
Nature's Edge is home to a variety of animals who are specially trained to help our patients reach their therapeutic goals.

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	Horses Our horses undergo year-'round training and conditioning to keep them in top shape for hippotherapy.  Many of our patients become very attached to "their" horse and can't wait...
	Cats and Dogs Our cats and dogs are key members of our therapy team.  Their enthusiastic greeting helps patients feel at home, and their nonjudgmental attitude is comforting....
	Small Animals These little guys help us out by taking over when therapeutic goals bring a therapy session inside.  Their presence during therapy reminds us that even though it...
	Other Four-Legged Friends These animals give our patients a chance to experience something new.  They provide a variety of sights, sounds, smells and textures that...