It’s About The Giving
We are well known in the world for saving animals who have nowhere else to go because they are too old, too sick, too lame, or too scared to be adopted by anyone…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
Running a Sanctuary - The Hard Parts
I get asked often, what is the hardest part of running a sanctuary. There are so many rewarding things and many hard things. It is hard to be at capacity and have to turn down the intake of an animal in need.…
Help us save lives!
This summer was very exciting when we focused all our efforts together with your generosity into opening a Nashville location,…
TEDx Wilmington Women Conference: My Gentle Barn: Learning to Listen
Being invited to speak at TEDx Wilmington Women’s conference on November 30th is a dream come true, and the process has been almost as delicious…
Emotional Blindness
When I was a child, it was so clear to me that animals were angels among us. They were here to love us unconditionally, witness us, and mirror back to us that we were loveable and perfect just the way we are. It…
Bidding Farewell to a Gentleman
This week in California we bid farewell to our gentleman Patrick. He was 37 years old, which in human terms was equivalent to 105. None the less, it was hard to see him go. We only had him for six years but having…
Much More than a Drum Stick
Several years ago we had a turkey named Chloe who we had rescued from Thanksgiving. Her toes and beak had been cut off with a hot blade and she was filthy dirty. When…
Intelligence
I rescued my very first turkey the November after our grand opening in 1999. I was so excited! His family purchased him to eat for Thanksgiving but could not go through with it, so they brought…
Cuddle Turkeys
November is my favorite months of all time! Not just because of our Gentle Thanksgiving event, but because I get to talk about turkeys all month long! In each week’s newsletter…
Truffles The Queen of Halloween
This month marks the eighteenth anniversary of our potbellied pig, Truffles.…
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 21st 2019 - Ellie is Speaking at Vegfest - Winnipeg Canada
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Sept. 28th, 2019 - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Join The Gentle Barn Founders, Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner, staff, volunteers and supporters for an evening under the stars...
- October 13, 2019 - Join Us @ St. Louis Vegfest
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - California
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Missouri
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Tennessee
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
MyChelle formulates clean, advanced skincare products with peptides, plant stem cells, antioxidants and retinoids that enhance skin's natural appearance. MyChelle is proudly co-sponsoring The Gentle Barn 20th Anniversary Celebration along with CRYSTAL™
Martin Floreani - CEO and President of MyChelle Dermaceuticals and Crystal Deodorant “Our company was started based on the concept that we could develop better-for-you products. Products that help people make better choices for themselves, for their families, and society. There’s a contagious feeling of happiness when you are involved with an organization like the Gentle Barn who constantly does so much good. We are proud to be sponsors and supporters of this incredible organization.”
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
CRYSTAL™ is the world’s original natural and number one selling mineral salt deodorant. Crystal aspires to provide a natural and safer alternative than traditional chemical-laden deodorants. Crystal is proudly co-sponsoring The Gentle Barn 20th Anniversary Celebration along with MyChelle.
Catie Wiggy - Vice President of Marketing & Product Innovation “Animal testing is still such a problem in the beauty industry and personal care products. We feel that it is our corporate mission to lead a different way, and that is something we are proud to have done for more than 35 years. Being a sponsor for The Gentle 12 Program is meaningful for us in so many ways. The Gentle Barn's missions align with our companies core values to go beyond cruelty-free, inspiring everyone to live happier, healthier lives.