Institute For Animal Happiness

by Rebecca Moore, founder of the Institute for Animal Happiness

At the Institute for Animal Happiness and vegan animal rescues around the world, Love is not just in action on Valentine’s Day, but every single day. To IFAH, love is a force for healing, and healing can extend to both the caregiver and the nonhuman person receiving care when done in an environment that creates a respectful and thoughtful space for that to happen. Especially for the disabled avians in residence, being held and feeling the warmth of a caring connection is incredibly important: it’s a form of physical therapy that gives each individual relief and the crucial opportunity to connect. Being hand-fed treats or held in arms to relieve pressure from joints–the love that is embodied through care brings so much relief and a sense of peace. Love is so essential for all beings to not just survive, but thrive.