The newest wellbeing booster is udderly adorable! It’s known as cow cuddling and, yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Similar to equine therapy, it invites people to interact with cows, whether it’s brushing, patting or having a quiet chat. And unlike horses, cows sit down a lot – so they’re also surprisingly huggable! In the US, people drive for hours to hug Bonnie and Bella, two friendly bovines at Mountain Horse Farm in Naples, New York. Closer to home, there’s Gold Creek Galloway Stud just outside of Canberra, where people can ‘adopt’ a Miniature Galloway cow or calf for $100 and visit any time they like. Due to their quiet natures, the cows are used in animal-assisted therapy programs to treat anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and kids who are victims…
