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Portrait of Asher

Meet Asher · TN

Asher and his eight brothers were headed to slaughter, but we brought them home to The Gentle Barn Tennessee instead.

They were only a few months old, separated from their mom, and they clung to one another for support. It took a while to earn their trust and make them happy, but through reading out loud to them, singing to them, and spending hours with them, they finally allowed us to become part of their family and a part of our home.

Born April 1, 2022 Rescued June 12, 2022 Sheep · TN

Asher’s story

We soon realized why they were being sent to slaughter. They were riddled with parasites and had a resistance to dewormers. They were sick and malnourished, and the farm decided to cull them instead of cure them.


Our own veterinarian suggested that we do the same, but at The Gentle Barn, we never give up until our animals are thriving. We used Western veterinary care and medication, and also several natural dewormers that we ordered from around the world, along with Sun Chlorella to boost their immune systems. Some were oral, others were topical, and others we applied straight on the ground. We worked hard, and it took us about a year, but we were successful. Asher and the other boys are now fully grown, healthy, happy, and thriving.

Asher and the other nine sheep are together known as Kody's Flock, after a generous donor. Individually, their names are Alexander, Asher, Casper, David, JJ, Leo, Mac, Manny, Richard, and Sam.

Asher’s photo album

Asher right now

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Asher loves grazing outside and eating treats out of our hands. Asher and his brothers will stay together at The Gentle Barn Tennessee location and get the love and care that all animals deserve for the rest of their lives.

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In Asher's Honor

As much as we love them, farm animals have shorter lives than we do. If in the unfortunate case they pass, please let us know how you would like to best honor Asher.

*The ultimate use of your donation is at the discretion of The Gentle Barn and it’s Board of Directors.

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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.