Welcome to Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT), an innovative, highly effective organization that empowers individuals of all ages through honest relationships developed with animal partners. Our experiential education programs challenge our participants, many with minimal socioeconomic opportunities, to expand their horizons in a safe, nurturing environment. Here, with the help of our farm animals and mentors, participants develop relationship skills that positively impact nearly all aspects of their lives. To see a video about ANT and hear directly from some of the people whose lives we've impacted, please visit the ANT video page.
WE OFFER a variety of Programs for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students; teens in substance abuse recovery; seniors at elder care facilities; veterans, and families living in transitional housing.
To hear personal stories from our participants and volunteers about their time at ANT, please visit our Stories page. You can also read our Newsletters online.
We also offer Interactive Horse Wisdom workshops for the adults seeking personal insight or healing. Please check our Events page to find out when the next workshop will take place or to find out more information about our fundraising and program events.
90% of the youth we serve are low income and are unable to contribute financially to the cost of their healing work.
TO HELP fund a life-changing experience for a youth, click the Donate Now image here or visit our Get Involved page, where you'll also find information on donating your time or energy. For more information, call our office or email us at animalsasnaturaltherapy@comcast.net.
We welcome all types of involvement--your contributions make our work possible!
At ANT, we seek to strengthen our community by developing healthy, resilient individuals through animal-assisted education and personal growth.
Our work is based on the knowledge that animals can reach a place in the human heart for healing that other modalities may not.
"At ANT, I was more than a case or statistic, more than a suicidal teen. I was a person, and I was in pain that words cannot express. Chaco, my horse, and the staff saw me for me. They did not judge my past or present circumstances, and that made all the difference in the world."
MW, program participant, 2003
We wish to thank you, our supporters, who make this life-transforming work possible!
Transforming our Community One Life at a Time!
Check out our 2009 Annual Report!
Animals as Natural Therapy is proud
to be a PATH Premier Accredited Center!
The Professional Assoc of Therapeutic Horsemanship Centers are trusted and operating within industry best practices and the best standards in the business!
Train to be a member of our team! Become a Farm Volunteer and learn about mentoring by attending
Friday January 14, 2012
9AM - 1PM
Give the gift of HOPE this holiday season!
Choose a meaningful gift
for the ones you
love visit our
top: "The other side of me is strong."
(the side that people don't see yet)
Powerful words written as a reminder that he is not worthless!
Later in year with Rusty. What a transformation!
721 Van Wyck Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 Ph/Fax: 360-671-3509
Office hours: M-F 9:00AM- 5:00PM Sat: by appointment Sun: Closed
