"Merlin was just six months old at the time; he trotted up to her and pushed his body on to her leg. She laughed and bent down to cuddle him until then this woman hadn't smiled for almost a year."
"In February last year, he left his food and ran across the snowy field to comfort a client who was grieving the death of her son."
"I never force him to interact with clients; he comes to them naturally when he can sense that they're suffering."
Merlin, a sheep, was adopted to help clear weeds on a property. He quickly demonstrated a unique ability to comfort people, particularly during therapy sessions. As an equine therapist, the owner uses animals to help clients with mental health issues. Merlin's empathetic nature became evident when he comforted a client with severe depression and later, a grieving mother. His natural interactions with clients highlight the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship, making him an invaluable part of the healing process.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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