Charming Mini Pigs has been placing miniature pigs as therapy pets and emotional support animals for years, providing services that will better prepare our mini pigs to fulfill the needs of these jobs.
Their website explains how beneficial miniature pigs can be to individuals: "Mini pigs are incredibly intelligent and sensitive animals which can make them candidates for therapy pets or emotional support animals. By definition, these are two very different jobs. Mini pig owners often choose to share their pig with their community schools and nursing homes."
"Spreading smiles and laughter with fundraisers and events centered around their pigs. Pigs have been recognized by families of children with autism to help with vocalization and calming ... They can ease anxiety and panic attacks and improve the symptoms of depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in some individuals. This does not mean that a pig can legally be considered a service animal. It is important to know the differences between a Therapy Animal, Emotional Support Animal and a Service Animal and what that means for you and your pig if you decide to share your pig as a therapy pet or you suffer from a disability or mental illness and hope to have your pig recognized as an ESA or therapy pet."
Link to their program: https://charmingminipigs.com/minipigeducation/pigs-as-therapy-pets-or-esa/
Contact them for support: https://charmingminipigs.com/minipigeducation/pigs-as-therapy-pets-or-esa/
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