Congratulations to our winner, Holly Besaw, one of our Outstanding Women of 2026!
“Because of her quiet, warm personality and ease with the animals, visitors are made to feel comfortable, safe, and understood. Holly’s love of animals never ends.” – Judith Lefebvre
Holly Besaw is the owner of Kickin’ Up Dust, a farm that offers animal-assisted therapy to all, whether it be for a few hours or a longer stay at the lodge. Holly prioritizes the safety and comfort of both the animals and the people at Kickin’ Up Dust, and she provides a judgment-free zone where people can feel comfortable, safe, and understood. In addition to her work at Kickin’ Up Dust, Holly is a member of the Clinton County Animal Response Team and the owner of Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: Northern New York. Holly’s continued care for people and animals alike inspires those around her every day!
Thera-Pets Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/Therapy.donkeys Thera-Pets website – http://www.therapetsinc.org Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Satellite adoption New York Page – https://www.facebook.com/PeacefulValleyDonkeyRescueNNY Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue website- https://donkeyrescue.org/
