Losing Mothers, Finding Family
Animals bond, love, and grieve just like we do, and the loss of a mom for an infant is just as jarring and scarring for animals as for any human. Whether animals…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
Love is forever!
As an animal communicator, I have talked to so many animals who can tell me exactly what their people say and do after they are out of their bodies. It has led me to be absolutely…
Celebrating Animal Dads This Father's Day
Fathers are strong, protective, and loyal. Fathers provide for their families and nurture their babies. They solve problems, keep us safe, and make sure we have all that we need. Horse fathers protect their…
Stanley's Story
Stanley was born a twin and loved very much by his mommy and brother. The agricultural college where…
Freedom
Jay and I spent a very productive week at our Gentle Barn Missouri location. We let our new turkeys outside for the first time, we took the tags out of The St Louis Six’ ears, and we caught a feral sheep and brought him home. It’s amazing how fast the week went, but we left with a big…
In the Barnyard: May 25, 2017
In California this week, the sheep got sheered. It is so hot, and in their summer wear, they are much cooler and more comfortable. Please come out and see how gorgeous they look!
In Tennessee, Dudley is having trouble with his residual limb again. I think he might have outgrown his prosthesis.…
In the Barnyard: April 27, 2017
Spring brings color, beauty, and song, but it also brings a lot of work for us. There are so many things we must take care of for our rescued animals, such as haircuts for the sheep and llamas, hoof trims for cows, goats and sheep, and tusk trims for our pigs.
This week we started on dentals for…
The Inside Scoop: Kathy
I started volunteering at the Gentle Barn shortly after my mom passed away. I had been taking care of her for about 9 months before she passed. I didn't want to go back to work and I was very lonely. I checked out the Gentle Barn and knew that's where I…
Thumper's Adventures
Almost five years ago, we discovered a backyard butcher who was doing horrible things to animals. We started pulling animals from there (that were literally on the verge of death) and bringing them home to The Gentle Barn to save them. Meanwhile, the authorities were working on making conditions…
Happy Birthday Danny and Chrissy
Danny and Chrissy were born at The Gentle Barn from moms who were rescued from a backyard butcher; Safe from a life of illness, fear, neglect, abuse and…
Upcoming Events
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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.
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We have chosen to work with The Gentle Barn over the years because we have been able to personally see how much love, care, and dedication Ellie and Jay’s team give to their mission. I really feel like they are kindred spirits, and I am always so proud to be a part of anything they do. It is rare for people to have an opportunity to look a cow in the eyes, give it a hug and see that this is a sentient being. It is meaningful work.
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