Zeemering Family Pet and Human Therapy Foundation

“Providing a place for people and animals to come together for their mutual health and growth; while preserving the pastures, ponds, wetlands, forests and farmland that enrich our lives and help heal the planet.”

Zeemering Farm landscape

Preserve. Restore. Enrich.

For over 30 years, we have turned a 90-acre horse farm into a living system of animal-assisted healing, sustainable land use, and community resilience.

Animal-Assisted Healing

Evidence-based equine therapy and expanding canine programs that support mental health, rehabilitation, and connection.

Land Conservation

65 acres planned for perpetual conservation trust, protecting wetlands, wildlife corridors, and native habitat.

Sustainable Living

Apiary, organic garden, aquaponic greenhouse, solar, geothermal, and co-housing pilots for community-scale sustainability.

Veteran Pathways

Service-dog training, therapy-dog training, housing support, and vocational training co-ventures for veterans.

Therapy and programs at Zeemering

Programs

Our work spans animal-assisted therapy, search-and-rescue training, youth and veteran services, and rural sustainability.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

16+ years of regional leadership in EAP for veterans, autism, and mental health.

Canine Search & Rescue

Law-enforcement supported courses run on the farm facilities.

Day-Trips for Inner City Youth

Experiential programs in partnership with regional churches and legal associations.

Foundation House

Use by nonprofits for retreats, training, and community events.

Co-Housing Pilot

ADA-accessible homes and shared land-based living for long-term community resilience.

Veteran Service Dog Training

Co-venture with Veteran Service Dogs focused on trained companions for veterans.

Therapy Dog Training

Co-venture with Veteran Service Dogs Organization (VSDO).

Veteran Housing & Independent Living

Co-venture with Veteran Service Dogs and J E Kloian Veteran Organization.

Vocational Education & Training

Co-venture with Veterans Vocational Education & Training Organization (V-VET).

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The Land

90 acres of pastures, ponds, wetlands, forests, and farmland create a rare habitat for wildlife and people alike.

Conservation Trust

65 acres planned for perpetual preservation of native ecosystem and wildlife breeding grounds.

Trails & Access

Miles of riding and walking trails, bridle paths, and ecological corridors.

Sustainable Projects

Bee apiary, organic community garden, solar aquaponic greenhouse, and renewable energy systems.

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The Barn

Built in 2005 and now expanding into a year-round center for therapy, learning, and community.

Current Facilities

Stalls for up to 8 horses and dedicated therapy spaces.

Expansion Plans

Geothermal HVAC, solar PV, meeting space, and all-season usability.

Capital Campaign

Fundraising underway to complete Phase 2 improvements.

Facility details

Support the Mission

Volunteer, sponsor, or donate to help preserve this land and expand its healing impact.

Donate

Secure giving helps fund therapy programs, facility improvements, and land stewardship.

Volunteer

Hands-on care for animals, land, and programs; internships available.

Sponsor

Event and program sponsorships create lasting community partnerships.

Get involved

Raw Footage — Editing in Progress

These are unedited clips from the farm. Final cuts with voice-over, captions, and pacing are in production.

Raw Footage

Farm overview — raw drone footage, no audio

Contact

Visit, partner, or support the Foundation in person or online.

Visit

4773 Mack Rd, Howell, MI 48855

Call

517.294.0328

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