Read the article in The Signal that featured The Gentle Barn's Holiday Event in South Los Angeles: The Gentle Barn donates toys to more than 1,500 children in Los Angeles

Read Ellie's interview with Lindsay Sibson from Yogi Times

Several years ago, we started working with The Los Angeles Police Department and their PAL’s Program. Our role in the program was to bring children living in the projects in Watts to The Gentle Barn to practice kindness, compassion, and confidence,…

When my daughter, Cheyanne, was two years old, she told me that when she grew up she wanted to be just like Michael Jackson. I wasn’t exactly sure what that meant at the time but I told her that she could be anything she wanted to be. She then…

There are so many wonderful moments for us at The Gentle Barn. We rescue animals who are pregnant, who have lived terrible lives and have suffered unmentionable acts of cruelty, who give birth to babies who will always be safe and respected with us. We bring animals home who are sick and…

Since we got her, Little One has overcome so much. When we met her, she was so scared of everything and everyone. She would tremble at the sound of my husband’s voice or if anyone came near. She would run and hide if she heard noises outside the house and she was terrified of our other dogs. Little…

I have always had a deep love for animals-specifically companion animals, but as I got older and became more informed, I began looking into factory farming and organizations that were helping to end the suffering of those animals afflicted…

Kandice has become such a valuable member of our Gentle Family! She has been helping in our office during the week for some time and recently has joined our barnyard crew where she fills in shifts where needs and spends time loving, caring for, and cleaning up after our animals. Kandice has also been an asset during events and booth opportunities! It's clear that she believes in our mission and…

Ever since I was a child, I have felt lonely and empty. I am not blaming anyone for this. My parents loved me and did the best they could, but nevertheless that is how I felt. I have always wished and prayed and hoped that one day I would know what love is. I would enter into relationships…

When guests come to visit The Gentle Barn, they can expect to hug cows, feed horses, give pigs tummy rubs, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens, pet goats and sheep, and so much more. Over the last seventeen years when we ask visitors what they liked the most, they usually say cuddling turkeys. They…