Animal-Assisted Visits for Seniors

At The Farm Friends, we believe animals bring comfort, connection, and joy — especially for seniors in long-term care and assisted living communities.

Our Senior Visits start at $240 and provide residents with a hands-on experience where they can pet, feed, and interact with our gentle bunnies and chickens. Every visit is attended by a minimum of two team members to ensure a safe, caring, and meaningful experience.

*Travel Fees apply based on location. Minimum of $30. GST is subject to all bookings.

Even simply watching the animals hop, explore, and interact often brings smiles, laughter, and conversation. Many residents begin sharing cherished memories of pets, farms, and animals they’ve loved throughout their lives.

Why Animal Visits Matter

Animal-assisted visits can help reduce feelings of loneliness, stress, and anxiety while encouraging social interaction and emotional connection. Studies have shown that interactions with animals may support mood, communication, and overall well-being among seniors.

We see the impact firsthand during every visit — from quiet moments of comfort to joyful laughter and meaningful conversations.

Our Visits Are Perfect For

Seniors living at home
Long-term care homes
Assisted living residences
Senior centres and day programs
Wellness and recreation programs

Each visit is gentle, flexible, and adapted to the comfort level of every resident. Seniors are welcome to pet, feed, or simply enjoy the calming presence of the animals at their own pace.

What to Expect During Your Visit

Our Senior Visits are designed to create a calm, comforting, and engaging experience for residents of all mobility levels.

We thoughtfully create an interactive setup that allows residents to comfortably enjoy close-up interaction with the animals in an accessible and relaxing environment. Residents are welcome to gently pet, feed, and spend time with the bunnies at their own pace.

To ensure everyone can participate comfortably, our team also brings a few bunnies around individually for residents who prefer to remain in their seats or enjoy quieter one-on-one interaction.

Animals & Interaction

Each visit includes 5 friendly bunnies and a variety of fresh vegetables for residents to hand-feed them. Gentle petting and interaction are encouraged, while our trained team members remain present at all times to guide safe, respectful handling and ensure the comfort of both residents and animals.

We also offer the option to include silkie hens or Bovan red hens for an additional fee to add even more variety to the experience.

Staffing & Support

A minimum of 2–3 trained team members attend every Senior Visit to handle the animals, assist residents, answer questions, and help create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Setup & Timing

Our team typically arrives 15–20 minutes before your scheduled booking time to unload and prepare the visit area. Once the booked time has ended, take-down will begin. In rare cases, unexpected traffic or travel delays may slightly affect arrival times.

📩 To inquire or book a visit, please contact us through our booking form or email us directly. We’d love to help you create a meaningful, memorable experience rooted in education, wellness, and animal-first care.

Meet the Little Therapists with Big Hearts

Each bunny has a gentle spirit and a special purpose: helping people feel a little lighter and a lot more loved. They may not speak, but they know how to listen and love.

Beatrice

Meet Beatrice! She is a French & English Angora cross. She was brought into our care with Legolas in November 2022 due to their owner not having the time to care for them. Beatrice and Legolas are such incredibly sweet bunnies and it has been such an incredible journey watching their personalities bloom!

Legolas

Legolas is a French Angora cross. He was brought into our care with Beatrice in November 2022. Legolas and Beatrice are a bonded pair and you will always find the two close by to each other!

Fun Fact: Beatrice and Legolas were named after Lord of the Rings characters!

Athena

Athena is around 4-5 years old. She is half siblings with Quinton. After their family situation changed, the family decided that it was best for Quinton and Athena to move on to a new home. They are now thriving with other bunny friends and making friends from all over the world. Their original family follows their story and loves seeing how far they've come and how happy they are on their adventures.

Quinton

Quinton is around 4-5 years old. He is half siblings with Athena. Unfortunately, these two had a sad start to life. They were left at a vet clinic in Port Alberni and Quinton needed to have one of his eyes removed. Quinton and Athena have been with us since 2023. We are so lucky they are apart of our family now.

Versace

Versace is an English Angora rabbit with a soft, cloud-like coat and a gentle, loving nature. She was rescued from a livestock auction after being repeatedly returned due to previous owners not being able to breed her and the high-maintenance care Angoras require. Despite her past, Versace is calm, sweet, and brings a quiet sense of comfort to everyone she meets.

Sandra G. Amica Edgemont Village, North Vancouver BC

"Our residents loved the bunny visits from The Farm Friends! There was immediate engagement and wonder on everyone’s faces – being able to feed and stroke the bunnies was so calming and brought joy and smiles to all! "

Melissa, Pinegrove Place, Richmond BC

"The Farm Friends are a delight to work with. They were the featured program for our Family Fun Day and the wonderful cuddles with bunnies and baby chicks were a delight to everyone, including our seniors, their families, and the next-door day care facility. Their staff were friendly and professional and easily adapted when our plans to be outdoors were threatened by rain. We are excited to work with them again in the future."

Booking Procedure &
Refund Policy

Please read our Safety Guidelines before booking to ensure animals will be a right fit for your event. Our Safety Guidelines can be found under Our Services. Thank you for doing your part in keeping the animals happy and safe.

A deposit is required for booking to reserve your date and time. Your deposit is fully refundable to original payment method with 7 days’ notice of scheduled event. Cancellations after the 7-day period are not eligible for a refund but deposit can be used when rescheduling.

If The Farm Friends must cancel or are unable to attend a booked event due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will be provided with a full refund, returned to the original form of payment.

We accept e-transfer, Debit, Credit and Amex.

All bookings are subject to GST.

Visiting the Greater Vancouver Area of British Columbia

North Shore, Lions Bay, Vancouver, UBC, The Fraser Valley, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, Richmond, Delta, White Rock and Squamish.

Email

bookings@thefarmfriends.ca

If you would like to schedule a call, kindly send us an email with dates & times that work best for you.