
Throughout the 21-year history of The Gentle Barn, our animals have come and gone in waves. Sometimes we have many rescues, one after another,…
When Lightning Strikes
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As the year 2020 draws to a close, I look back at all the challenges of this last year, and the blessings as well. Every cloud, no matter how dark, comes with a silver lining,…
As 2020 Draws To A Close
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We have been rescuing turkeys at The Gentle Barn for over twenty-one years, and we have learned so much about their personalities, affections,…
Let’s Talk Turkey!
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Rosey was originally thought to be a female, but when he was a little older and started to crow, we realized that she was a he. But…
A Tennessee Love Story
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John Lewis Thunderheart is now three months old and growing bigger every day. He prefers to be outside but is not ready to join the cows by himself yet. So,…
Curling Up With John Lewis Thunderheart & unHide
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When I was going through my most difficult times as a child, it was always animals who healed me and kept me going. Even when I tried to kill myself at seven…
People Healing Animals, Animals Healing People
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Ferdinand has gone through some big challenges and suffered much loss, but now as he’s turning three, he’s finally overcome, healed, and found himself. His story has much to teach all of us!
Ferdinand was…
Ferdinand
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The Gentle Barn was officially opened on August 25th, 1999. We have so much we still dream of achieving that we don’t often acknowledge what we have already accomplished.…
Looking back at 21 years
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The animals at The Gentle Barn have earned their independence from the meat, poultry, and dairy industries and are now our family, friends, and loved ones for the…
Independence
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