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Since hugging friends and family has been a definite no no for the past year, I’m offering an alternative.
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Bovine cuddles!
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I wish I’d known about this when we were in Arizona. Giving a cow a belly rub has to be better than the 3 days I spent in bed with altitude sickness. And in case you didn’t know, this is apparently a trend. Shortly after I read that article I found the following on my town’s Facebook page.
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I may not have to travel after all.
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No cows were available, but the goats are booked solid. Who knew livestock was so lovable….
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River's world..... 
I used to hug my goat. He didn’t like it much…
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Can you see the photos in this blog? They’re blank on my end.
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Our dog would be offended, but that might e OK.
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A little cow envy never hurt anyone.
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The cows here have a very jealous bull standing guard. I think it is Blue Manchu from song lore.
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No hugs for you then. Perhaps you could wave…. from a safe distance.
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Like from my house or car?
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I was thinking more like behind an electric fence… but whatever works.
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Keep Calm and Mooooove over. It is cow cuddling time.
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Free pie with every hug.
🥴
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Wow, all booked for goat cuddles? Bummer, but you have Sir Dudley, I’m sure he won’t mind…lol.
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Well, he’s no goat…..
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Hopefully milk production goes WAY up and you can get a free gallon at the end of your session.
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Not a huge milk drinker, so maybe half a gallon.
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Cow cuddles would be awfully smelly, I think.
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For us…. or the cows?
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Good point.
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Oh, my sweetness. Hugging is one of the best feelings ever, so hugging a lovable cow or goat would be the ultimate.
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I’m one of those annoying people on road trips…. you know, the ones who yell “Cow!” every time we pass one.
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If you can get close enough to our rescue cat to give him a cuddle, I’ll give you a medal.
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I’ll fill my pockets with catnip and be irresistible.
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I cuddle all animals–even squirrels and skunks!!
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I can stay home and hug my wife, and it won’t cost me $75 (though I may get more resistance). 😉
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Are you sure it’s free? Check her closet.
😉
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That is cool! I totally want to do that! We have a local farm here, I want to visit, soon.
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And who could blame you..
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