New Love at The Gentle Barn
New Love at The Gentle Barn
By Ellie Laks
Founder, The Gentle Barn
Animals fall in love just as deeply as we do, and we have many…
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Receiving
Many empaths, caregivers, and healers are so great at giving but have a hard time receiving. Many of us feel uncomfortable when even given a compliment. Many of us who have had struggles or challenges in our childhood even believe that we are undeserving of love. Receiving definitely did not come naturally to me and over the years, desperately…
Hay to The Rescue
Exactly seven years ago, in April 2012 we took in over sixty animals from a cruelty case. There were goats, sheep, cows, and a horse. They were all very sick, with extremely high fevers, parasites, and wounds. They were all terrified of humans. We had a lot of work to do to save them! Before coming to us, they were kept with no shelter, adequate…
Please Help Us Save Hero's Eyes!
When we saved Hiroka (Hero for short) from the backyard butcher two-and-a-half years ago, she was emaciated, malnourished, filthy, hopeless, and had a wound on her leg that was infected down to the bone. It took many months, thousands of dollars, lots of vet care, and…
A Mission To Love & Learn
This week we had an amazing group of children from the Los Angeles Mission, made possible by Sun Chlorella. Like our animals, these kids have gone through some terrible times and have had to grow up too fast. They came out to the barn to hug cows, cuddle turkeys, give tummy rubs to the pigs,…
Anniversary of the Backyard Butcher
The month of April marks the 2nd anniversary of the rescue of many animals from a backyard butcher in Santa Clarita, CA. There was a place not too far from The Gentle Barn that was raising animals to slaughter and sell the meat to the community. The animals were abused, diseased, and kept in filthy conditions,…
Barn Update
Bella the goat is doing great now! She was rescued some months ago from being attacked by a dog and almost lost her leg and her life! She was so angry when she first arrived and would try to bite us, but she is now peaceful and happy here! She still walks…
Barn Update
Animals from the meat and dairy industry are usually kept pregnant, so when we rescued…
Barn Update
The animals we rescued from the backyard butcher are responding to our treatments and therapies.…
Upcoming Events
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '23 - California
We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 23rd, 2023, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '23 - Tennessee
We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 23rd, 2023, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '23 - Missouri
We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 23rd, 2023, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!
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Open Sunday in Missouri
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Missouri.
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Open Sunday in California
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: California.
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Open Sunday in Tennessee
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Tennessee.