HUGS Foundation Inc. Information

A vision to rehome and rehabilitate ponies and horses that had suffered mistreatment or that needed rescue. The experienced team understood, that in order to achieve success, lots of time, energy and funding would be required. Specialist services such as professional veterinary care and yard team would be needed. So the vision began from day one with quality care and a realistic view of how Hugs could provide these animals the rehabilitation and care they needed. Ponies and horses were introduced slowly and with compassion. Animals from terrible mistreated backgrounds and harrowing stories of abuse soon found themselves in the loving, caring arms of the The Hugs Foundation. As the success stories of these animals being nursed back to full health and rehabilitation started to grow, the love for animals soon found the team taking on other animals from dogs to sheep! What a diverse and colourful mixture our Hugs family has become. The animals bringing such joy and happiness, it was through this concept a new vision was born. The love and positive journey could extend to people around us. The animals have therapeutic qualities. Anyone who spends time with animals will tell you how much of a positive influence they can have on ones life. The Hugs Foundations brought on board a team of mental health and well-being intervention support workers to extend their positive reach to people. Again, our culture and belief at The Hugs Foundation is to recognise a need and ensure we provide professional expertise to deliver that service. Combining the rehabilitation of the animals with their qualities they can bring to people suffering with mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, low confidence and low self esteem meaning our hugs reach so much further. Working in many different ways with 1-2-1 sessions, group therapy, schools and the local community, we can not only change the lives of the animals but also change the lives of people. With your help The Hugs Foundation can reach its goal to continue to grow and touch ...