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Amber's Wings

Our Mission

To enhance the well-being and quality of life of individuals through the transformative power of animals as therapy. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where the unique bond between humans and animals is leveraged to promote physical, emotional and cognitive healing.

By providing innovative and evidence-based animal-assisted therapy programs, we aim to inspire hope, instill confidence and facilitate personal growth for individuals facing various challenges. Through our commitment to compassion, education and community engagement, we seek to promote the widespread understanding and acceptance of the therapeutic benefits of animals, ultimately making a positive impact on the lives of both humans and animals.

Our Vision

To create a future where under-resourced youth have equal opportunities to thrive and succeed by harnessing the transformative power of animals.

We envision a society where every young person, regardless of their circumstances, can access innovative animal-assisted programs that inspire self-confidence, foster resilience and promote emotional well-being. Through our holistic approach, we aspire to empower these youth with the skills, knowledge and support they need to break the cycle of disadvantage and realize their full potential. By nurturing compassion, empathy and a sense of responsibility towards animals and the environment, we aim to create a generation of compassionate leaders who will contribute positively to their communities and the world.

Our Reason

Amber Rose Bridges, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin and friend gained her wings on May 30, 2021 at the tender age of 16 years. The day I lost my identity and everything I stood for, or so I thought. Amidst the pain and confusion I had a dream about what my life purpose would be and believing the dream was a sign from Amber I started to work on making that dream a reality.

It is hard to focus on the future when it doesn’t look at all like you had mapped out for yourself or your family and so the process has been slow, however, the has remained the same. I will help those less fortunate than I to have a holistic and fulfilling life through camaraderie and bonding with the natural world. Using animals I will assist others to find their true selves with peace and understanding in their hearts and broaden the circle of inclusion in the equine community on our tiny island. One step at a time I hope to create change in our community and the community at large.

Our Reason

Amber was the second of two children born into a family of nature and animal lovers. Dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, fish, birds, goats and horses all had a place at our family home and all were loved and cared for just as their human counterparts.

Riding on shoulders, cuddling in laps while watching TV, studying or simply being silent our animals were and are an integral part of life and the lessons it has taught and continues to teach us. I believe that it is for this reason that when I searched my soul for life’s purpose, animals were at the center of whatever it looks like.

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