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Horses give you a sense of purpose and wellness. Other animals do that too but horses, just by being horses, give us a completely different experience from a dog sitting on your lap. EAT is a treatment that uses horses with the assistance of a qualified equine therapist and equine trainers to help a patient build confidence, self-efficiency, communication, trust, social skills and learn boundaries to overcome SUD (Substance Use Disorder) and mental health issues. Horses have similar behaviors to humans making it easy for patients to relate to horses. Other animals are often used in therapy, however, horses have… Read More »

Dogs Can Help With Depression in Many Ways. If you have ever had a dog, you know the feeling when you walk through the door, whether it be from a long day at work or a 15 minute trip to the grocery store. You’re greeted like you’ve been gone forever by a wagging tail and boundless energy that says “Let’s play ball!” No matter your mood, good, bad, happy or depressed, the sight of your favorite four legged friend says “I need you! I’m so glad you’re home. I missed you!” You ARE their world! Dogs Give Us Unconditional Love… Read More »

AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy) involves animals in a treatment plan designed exclusively for a patient. AAT, coupled with specific goal-oriented treatment, can bring hope to people with SUD and mental health issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and trauma. Animals give us unconditional love, unlimited support, and are always there for us! From warm nuzzles, to a furry hug or a slobbery kiss, animals love us regardless of who we are, what we do for a living, how big (or small) our house is, what’s in our bank account, or whatever struggles we have! It is well… Read More »

If you have lost your Dog, there are several search groups that are experienced in finding lost Dogs.  Just google them or ask your local shelters and rescues for assistance.  Some of these groups might have helpful tips on their websites or Facebook page.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.        

When you are ready to get your Pet spayed or neutered, or if you have rescued a Pet that is not spayed or neutered, there are many spay/neuter clinics nationwide.  Just google them or ask your local shelters and rescues for assistance.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.

If you need to rehome your Pet, please contact a rescue group or shelter to do it for you. That will help keep your Pet from going to the wrong person.  There are good people out there wanting pets and there are people out there that have bad intentions when adopting a Pet.  Rescues and shelters have knowledge of how to “vet” people, checking their references and much, much more to make sure they will be good Pet owners.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.

Please contact your local rescues for help when you have found a Pet and cannot keep the Pet or your need help in live trapping them, for example Feral Cats or Cats you cannot catch, or a Pet who has come to your home and for whatever reason you cannot bring the Pet into your home.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.  

When you have lost your Kitty, here are a few tips to help get your Kitty home! Get the stinkiest cat food, tuna fish or sardines out, shake treats. Usually they’re just scared and hiding. Put some food or water out ONLY IF YOU CAN WATCH IT, (otherwise you might attract unwanted animals), put out your clothing, Kitty will hopefully recognize the scent, look in hiding places with a flashlight for eye reflections. If you can leave your door open, sometimes they’ll come in at night when things are quiet.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.  

Even though you couldn’t catch the Pet, you may still want to file a report so if an owner calls looking for their Pet, the owner will know where the last sighting was. When you have lost or found a Pet, please contact your animal control and shelter and file a report that you have lost or found a Pet. Not everyone is on social media but they might call animal control or their shelter looking for their Pet. If you have found a Pet, most vets and shelters can scan for a microchip, 🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff,… Read More »

When you have lost or found a Pet, please contact your animal control and shelter and file a report that you have lost or found a Pet. Not everyone is on social media but they might call animal control or their shelter looking for their Pet. If you have found a Pet, most vets and shelters can scan for a microchip.🐾💛🙏 © 2025 Ashleigh Rose Bottorff, All Rights Reserved.