Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other

Joyful Heart the cow, living in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn California

Joyful Heart the cow, living in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn California

Joyful Heart was born inside a slaughterhouse and she saved her mother's life. In a rare act of compassion the slaughterhouse owner allowed us to save Joy and her mom to live at The Gentle Barn. Because Betty was a seasoned and excellent mother, she was able to focus on the wellbeing of her daughter, even in the darkness, chaos, and trauma of the slaughterhouse. Because of her mom's dedication, Joyful Heart arrived at The Gentle Barn strong, healthy, and happy. Unlike most animals, Joy will only know gentle hands, respect, and the love of family and friends. She will live each wonderful day on behalf of the millions each year who aren't so lucky, and she will open people's hearts to the affection, intelligence, and magic of cows so maybe we can have a gentle world for all animals soon.

  

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In Joyful Heart'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 Joyful Heart.

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Donation In Honor of Joyful Heart
Help in the care and support of Joyful Heart and the animals of The Gentle Barn.
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This is a one-time donation in honor of Joyful Heart and not a sponsorship, no additional materials, postcards, certificates, etc. will be sent for this donation.

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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.