Posted in Arizona November 05, 2020 by

You Can Hug A Cow At Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary In Arizona

Move over, goat yoga—there’s a new wellness trend in town. You can hug a cow at Aimee’s Farm Animal Sanctuary in Arizona, and it’s the most adorable way to relieve stress.

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Nothing helps reduce stress quite like spending some time with fuzzy farm animals, and you can do just that right here in Arizona.
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Aimee's Farm Animal Sanctuary in Gilbert has recently begun offering cow hugging sessions to help people calm their nerves during these uncertain times.
The sanctuary is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing farm animals from slaughter.
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Many are disabled or in poor health, and Aimee's does whatever it takes to ensure the innocent creatures get to live a full life.
Despite having struggles of their own, the animals are always ready to lend a helping hand—albeit in an unusual way.
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Cow hugging, a trend that started in the Netherlands, has really taken hold in the Valley.
Much like petting dogs and riding horses, cow hugging supposedly has therapeutic benefits.
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It isn't hard to understand why— just look at that sweet face!
Sessions take place after the cows have eaten dinner, as digestion takes a great deal of energy.
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This is the time of day when they're most receptive to physical contact.
If you'd like to hug a cow, you'll have to wait a few months, as sessions are all booked up until February.
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To ensure you get in as soon as possible, you can reserve a spot by sending $50 to the farm's Paypal account. A website will be up and running soon, and reservations can be made there, as well.
Another reason to book now is because the rate will go up in 2021.
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Next year, visitors will also be able to choose whether they only want to participate in cow hugging or add a tour of the farm.

Visit the farm’s Facebook page to learn more.

Would you hug a cow? Are there any other wellness trends involving animals that we should know about? Let us know in the comments section, and check out our previous article for another unique farm in Arizona you have to visit.

Address: 980 W Lenora Way, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140, USA