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Goat yoga/cuddling on tap – proceeds for autism service dogs

Sheboygan, WI—Pawsitism, Inc. will be hosting a goat yoga and beer and cheese pairing at 3 Sheeps Brewing Company on August 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.

During goat yoga participants will enjoy a yoga class while 10-15 baby goats from LaClare Farms jump and climb on them. Along with goat yoga and beer pairing the event will have a music, raffle items, food, and goat cuddling.

The cost is $30 a person for a goat yoga or the beer and cheese pairing, or $50 to participate in both activities. Goat cuddling will be $15 a person. People can pre-register by emailing Pawsitism Inc. at pawsitism@gmail.com, or in person at the event. The number of participants is limited for goat yoga, so early registration is encouraged. All ages are welcome to participate in goat yoga. People are welcome to bring their dogs, but the must stay out of the goat yoga area for everyone’s safety.

All proceeds for the event go to the care and training of the current service dogs in training, Finne and Isa. These puppies are being trained to be a service dog for a child with autism from the Sheboygan area. The dogs are being trained to help the child complete daily tasks, prevent them from wandering, as well as being a calming presence for the child.

“This event offers a unique experience for people to support one of the only organizations in the area who provides fully trained service dogs for kids with autism. This event will raise money for the dogs, and raise awareness for how they help children with autism in the future.” says Rebekah Hintzman, Vice President and trainer for Pawsitism Inc.

Pawsitism, Inc. is a non-profit who strives to provide a family with a personally and professionally trained service dog at no cost that will enhance the life of a child with autism and ensure success through continuing education for the family.

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