Work hours, finances, allergies, or restricted living situations are common issues that prevent people who would like to adopt animals from doing so, but there are many ways to work around them and interact with animals in Orange County, California.
A survey of 2,000 pet owners in the United States conducted in 2021 by The Human Animal Bond Research Institute reported the personal health of 76 percent of pet owners and the mental health of 87 percent of owners improved from owning a pet.
Here The Epoch Times lists great places to go for some “pet therapy” in the county.
Hug and Groom
Free Rein Foundation hosts a horse meet and greet every month at Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can come pat and hug eight rescue and therapy horses and one white mule. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for kids three and older, and free for kids under two. All proceeds go to caring for and feeding the horses. Snacks and water are available for free. The next events are July 3 and August 7. Tickets are limited and can be purchased on Eventbrite.com. Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center, 6956 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach. More Information….