yup she cuddles haha i can easily pet her...w/ precautions of course...she eats lambs (not alive don't worry) and i know they're very social creatures but she doesn't show any side effects...we've had her for ten years and she's fine, very friendly and always fooling around...and yes we have people that help us take care of her i always try to help as much as i can because my father is always in business trips and what not. It's deff. quite an experience, amazing and majestic animals