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Therapeutic Boarding School, Shepherd's Hill Academy, Welcomes Therapy Bunnies in Partnership with Peppermint Rose Ranch.
Shepherd’s Hill Academy is thrilled to introduce the newest member of the therapy animal team: Teddy the Therapy Bunny! Our Ag class took on an amazing project: they designed and built a spectacular rabbit hutch for Teddy. One of the talented students designed the blueprints and the entire class learned invaluable skills like welding, woodworking, and bringing a blueprint to life.
Research has shown that therapeutic animals, like Teddy, can have a profound impact on adolescents’ well-being. Interacting with animals has been linked to reduced stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness. The presence of animals can also promote empathy, improve mood, and enhance social skills.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the positive imact Teddy has already made at SHA.
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