Kids, animals heal together in Arlee
Anola, Ahleesha, Naomi and Quiana, participants in the first Pawsitively Healing Camp put on by the nonprofit Arlee Rehabilitation Center, learned stress management with many furry friends throughout the week. Rufus and Elsa were adopted by Verada Veum, in white, from the Tobacco Valley and Mission Valley animal shelters. (Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
"If they turn around and sit, that means they trust you," Jaxen said. Rufus was adopted from the Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter. (Carolyn Hidy/Lake County Leader)
"The donkey is my favorite," was a common utterance during the final day of Pawsitively Healing Camp at the Arlee Rodeo Grounds. (Courtesy of Devin Cordier)
ARLEE — For five days last week the nascent nonprofit Arlee Rehabilitation Center (ARC) brought together kids and critters.
There were kids hugging dogs and giving them belly rubs; kids learning to read animal behavior and empathize with their needs; kids gaining confidence to safely approach and lead a horse or donkey several times their size; and kids learning to relax and allow the soft kindness of animals to help them deal with the difficulties in their lives...
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