Welcome to Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT), an innovative, highly effective organization that empowers individuals of all ages as well as victims of addiction and domestic violence 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 and mothers in substance abuse recovery; seniors at elder care facilities; and families living in local shelters. 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 have also recently added Interactive Horse Wisdom workshops for the general population 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.
UPCOMING EVENT:
ANT's Annual Strategic Planning Meeting on Sat.,
February 6. Open to all. For details, please contact us.
  • Deep respect for self and others
  • Clear communication
  • Leadership
  • Trust-building
721 Van Wyck Road, Bellingham, WA  98226 Ph/Fax: 360-671-3509
To help fund a life-changing experience for a youth, click the Donate Now image at the left or visit our Get Involved page, where you'll also find information on donating your time or energy. Ninety percent of the youth we serve are low income and are unable to contribute financially to the cost of their healing work. 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, and teaches these important life skills:
"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