Read Hannah's Story ^{(In Memoriam)}

Hannah was rescued along with dozens of others from a cruelty case where she lived in the very worst and harshest conditions. When she came to The Gentle Barn it took months of round-the-clock care and veterinary attention to resuscitate her and convince her and the others to want to live. Hannah finally forgave, accepted us, and found joy in our barnyard. She had many friends and loved to bask in the sunshine and meditate in the shade of hot days. Her favorite was being scratched between her ears and climbing our play structures to the top and playing queen of the hill. We do not know exactly how old Hannah was, as she was rescued as an adult. We know that she was at least sixteen, but could have easily been in her twenties. After suffering tremendously at the hands of a backyard butcher, learning to trust, forgive, and find joy at The Gentle Barn, then being served and honored as a senior, and then passing away when she decided it was time, Hannah's life was a fairytale which we were honored and privileged to be a part of!