Bellingham nonprofit Animals as Natural Therapy (ANT) started the Rainbow Bridge program this fall.
Volunteers bring barnyard animals to visit seniors in care facilities across Whatcom County.
ANT says petting animals supports relaxation by releasing serotonin, lowering heart rate and inhibiting cortisol production.
For many people from older generations who grew up with backyard chickens and goats, the animals also bring a warm sense of nostalgia.
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