Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Zailey - TN
Zailey - TN
Chicken - TN

Zailey was found lost in a neighborhood and when no owners were found, we were asked to take her in. She acclimated to our other chickens very quickly.…

Opal - TN
Opal - TN
Chicken - TN

Opal lived her entire life with a family who loved her very much and a sister who she adored. Tragically, something attacked her sister one night and…

Koa - TN
Koa - TN
Chicken - TN

Koa was found running wild in a neighborhood. No one could catch him and the community was asking for help. It took us a while, but we finally caught…

Poppy - CA
Poppy - CA
Chicken - CA

Poppy came to The Gentle Barn's California location from a family who was moving and was not able to take Poppy or her sister, Emmett, with them. We…

Nigel - TN
Nigel - TN
Chicken - TN

Nigel was found on the side of a busy highway in Nashville, alone, scared, and pecking through litter. How he got there we can’t say for sure, but it’s…

Emmett - CA
Emmett - CA
Chicken - CA

Emmett came to The Gentle Barn's California location from a family who was moving and was not able to take Emmett or her sister, Poppy, with them. Emmett…

Snoopy - CA
Snoopy - CA
Chicken - CA

Snoopy came to us from a lovely family who wanted to share their lives with some backyard chickens. They were promised all females, but when Snoopy…

Dylan - CA
Dylan - CA
Chicken - CA

Dylan was rescued from a slaughterhouse. Filthy, terrified, and fearing the worst, it took them a while to settle in, forgive the past, and trust us.…

Rita - TN
Rita - TN
Chicken - TN

We were contacted by a woman who had a flock of chickens that she loved, but no matter how hard she tried to predator-proof her yard and coop, predators…

Mildred - TN
Mildred - TN
Chicken - TN

When Mildred’s family moved, they quickly found out their home was not safe for Girlfriend and her sisters. They knew they had to find a safer place…

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.