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The picturesque 33-acre retreat added the cow snuggles to its wellness sessions
There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.Suzanne Vullers, the owner of the Naples farm, told INSIDER that she had long offered therapeutic interactions between horses and guests at the 33-acre ranch, but only after a trip to the Netherlands did she think to incorporate cows into the mix. So in the spring of 2018, Vullers began introducing the farm's two cows — Bonnie and Bella — to visitors.
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The practice is a common form of stress relief therapy in many European counties, including Switzerland and the Netherlands.
There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.According to research, because cows have a slower heart rate than other traditional "cuddling animals" like cats or dogs, they are able to slow down the cuddler's heart rate for a relaxing bonding moment.
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For $75, guests can spend an hour playing and snuggling with the farm's two cows: Bonnie and Bella.
There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.Suzanne Vullers says that guests are often surprised at how "smart and funny" the cows are.
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The owners of Mountain House Farm stress that the retreat is not a petting zoo and the well being of the animals is always prioritized.
There was a problem rendering this video - it may have been deleted.While the cows often sit and are receptive to cuddling, they are also free to roam and play during their interactions with humans.
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