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36 years of life are contained within our Daisy. 36 years full of experiences, encounters, and her own unique stories. Today, she is a calm companion for many children. One who doesn't need many words. Daisy meets each child in her own genuine, honest way. Without expectations. Without haste. 🌈❤️✨ #therapyanimals #therapywithhorses #childrenshospice #animalassistedtherapy
A few weeks ago, our Tamino had to undergo emergency surgery after a severe colic attack. He's doing quite well now, and we're incredibly proud of how bravely he's fighting his way through this time and healing bit by bit ❤️🩹 Currently, Tamino is living in his own small open stable so we can keep a close eye on his feeding. It's especially important at night that the intervals between meals aren't too long. That's why we built him an automatic feeder that provides him with soaked meadow hay cubes or hay. Tamino isn't allowed to play with the other horses yet, as the incision on his abdomen is large and he still needs plenty of rest. He's all the more enjoying his little freedoms: He's already been allowed to explore the large open stable area on his own, sniffing curiously through every corner. He's also been able to take a few short trips to the large pasture, where he's cautiously enjoyed a few bites of grass. He'd probably love to be back out in the pasture with the other horses already. His longing look in their direction certainly says it all. He especially enjoys his daily walks. When children or teenagers accompany him, his gaze becomes calm and content. These shared moments are good for him too ✨ We care for Tamino with lots of love and attention every day and do everything we can to ensure his continued improvement. Thank you to everyone who helps us provide him with the care he needs right now through their donations 🌈
In liberty work, the horse always has a choice: It can move along. It can stand still. It can turn away. This is precisely why every shared movement is special – because it arises not from coercion, but from trust ❣️ For many children, this is a valuable experience: They learn that relationships don't grow through control, but through mutual awareness, patience, and respect. #childrenshospicewithanimals #animalassistedtherapy #childrenshospiceaustria #equinetherapy #libertyworkwithhorses
Cats cannot be persuaded. They don't come because they're supposed to. They don't stay because it's expected of them. When a cat decides to lie down next to a child, jump onto a hospital bed, or snuggle against a hand, it does so of its own free will. Our therapy cats offer their companionship willingly. Without prejudice. Without expectations. Without words. And therein lies something we appreciate most. Lichtblickhof To experience time and again: Sometimes it doesn't take grand gestures. Just a living being that says: I'm here 🌈❤️🐱 #therapycats #cattherapists #animalassistedtherapy #palliativecare #childrenshospicevienna
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Topics: Animal-assisted potential for self-regulation of breathing,...
On Thursday, December 3 (10 a.m. to 18 p.m.) and Friday, December 4, 2026 (9 a.m. to 16 p.m.)...
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