A Sanctuary Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
A Sanctuary Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Ora - MO
Aslan - MO
Aslan - MO
Horse - MO

Aslan spent his life pulling very large carts and tractors for a living. Though he had a great work ethic, wanted to perform well, and was willing…

Peyton Manning - MO
Peyton Manning - MO
Turkey - MO

Jemima Puddleduck - MO
Jemima Puddleduck - MO
Bird - MO

Jemima Puddleduck was bought as an Easter gift. The family was not prepared to have a baby duck and kept her in their bathtub until they…

Spirit - MO
Spirit - MO
Cow - MO

Spirit

Diamond - MO
Diamond - MO
Chicken - MO

We rescued

Azul - MO
Perfect - MO
Perfect - MO
Chicken - MO

Perfect

Daisy - MO
Daisy - MO
Chicken - MO

Our sweet girl, Daisy, left her body today. She had breakfast this morning and joined her turkey and chicken friends in the barn for the day before…

Blossom - MO
Blossom - MO
Chicken - MO

We are so sad that our Blossom has passed away. It was sudden and, although we knew he didn’t have long, unexpected. Blossom was a broiler chicken,…

Georgia - MO
Georgia - MO
Chicken - MO

Georgia and her 3 sisters were rescued when they were too old to lay eggs, and their family no longer wanted them. At The Gentle Barn, we were thrilled…

Lemon - MO
Lemon - MO
Turkey - MO

Lemon and her sisters were rescued right down the road from us in 2017. One of our neighbors called us after 11 turkeys showed up at their house…

Esther - MO
Esther - MO
Turkey - MO

Esther was rescued along with ten siblings from a very busy road. Neighbors had no idea where they came from, and after knocking on all doors could…

Betty Morgan - MO
Betty Morgan - MO
Turkey - MO

Betty Morgan was purchased from a turkey farm by an eight year old girl. When her parents wouldn’t allow her to keep Betty as a pet she begged one of…

Einstein - MO
Einstein - MO
Sheep - MO

Einstein was feral, living in an abandoned 20-acre lot. People from the community tried to capture him for three years to no avail. Einstein…

Gertrude - MO
Gertrude - MO
Chicken - MO

Gertrude was our most cuddled chicken, when all of the other hens were busy running around looking for bugs or scratching in the hay, Gertie preferred…

Sponsorship Benefits

When you sponsor an animal for yourself or as a gift, you will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship, which includes your animal friend's bio, and a beautiful photo!

You will also receive monthly updates by email letting you know how your animal friend is doing as well as an updated photo.