Tara Rosenblum

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Apr 26, 2025, 8:15 AM

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This Autism Awareness Month, News 12 is shining the spotlight on a brand-new, one-of-a-kind ranch in Dutchess County that is rewriting the rules on autism therapy.

The CATS Ranch is combining rescued horses and a neurodivergent news team to spark healing and hope.

It’s also giving new purpose to kids and animals who have both felt cast aside.

The ranch was started by Christine Grimaldi, from Long Island.

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