Redemption Ranch: Using therapy animals to help people in Bakersfield

Redemption Ranch is a nonprofit that rescues animals and turns them into therapy animals, providing healing and support for those in need.

  • Redemption Ranch is a nonprofit aimed at helping people with PTSD and trauma through therapy animals.
  • Redemption Ranch rescues animals and turns them into service and therapy animals.
  • The fundraiser aims to build a home for the animals and provide on-site animal-assisted trauma programs.
  • Kern County Animal Service recognizes the importance of nonprofit partners in saving animal lives

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Broadcast transcript:

Animals like Wren are not just cute but also therapeutic. I talked with Redemption Ranch about how they are helping people with animals.

Redemption Ranch is a nonprofit aimed to help people with PTSD and trauma.

Redemption Ranch founder Virginia Burroughs says, “Animals can bring so much healing just from their presence. I know for myself when I spend time with horses, that is just automatic therapy. There is something special between animals and people.”

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