Meet Lazar, the handsome Belgian Draft, twin sister of Zoe, and friend to all.

Ten years ago, we went to look at some horses at a local horse rescue. Other organizations know that we take in animals no one else wants, so they call us when they have an animal who is too old, too sick, too lame, or too scared to be adoptable. They told us of two twin horses, brother and sister, who are way too much for a normal adopter to handle but are not doing well separated. They wondered…

It is time this month to order new hay for our animal sweethearts!

Because our animals are mostly older, and we need to help them get plenty of calories, but we don't want to give them food that is too rich. We feed them organic grass hay with an alfalfa mix that is high in protein, but not too…

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it makes me think about all the animal lovers we've had at The Gentle Barn. Some mate for life, while others go on different dates. We have had male/female couples, same sex couples, and friends of different species. Most people know about our famous cow couple, Dudley and Destiny, who are as good as married. We have Gus the goat who loves our turkeys, and,…

I am proud to announce that Little One, the dog who was left with us a few months ago, is now a “normal” dog. We found her terrified of everything and everyone. She would shake violently at every new sound or sight. However, with lots of patience, love, and time, she has come to accept that she is…

It is my birthday today and while I do not want a lot of fanfare or fuss, I want to say that I am deeply grateful to be alive and to be on this wonderful, miraculous journey. I have gone from feeling awkward and alone as a child,…

Our rooster, Rick Springfield needs his nails and beak trimmed. Gentle Barn's Founder, Ellie Laks shows us how to give a rooster a pedicure.

Ellie was interviewed recently by REAL, Responsible Eating And Living. Check out the Podcast and interview!

I Have A Dream

We just celebrated Martin Luther King Day. It is such an honor to have shared this planet with a hero like Dr. King, even if only for a little while. He was a champion who never backed down from what was right, and who always fought for justice. He changed history forever and improved millions of lives. Although he accomplished so very much in his lifetime, we still have so…