For 25 years, The Gentle Barn has been a place of refuge for animals who had nowhere to go and for people searching for hope, healing, and connection. But now, we are the ones in crisis
We are currently facing one of the most difficult moments in our history. Without immediate support, we may be forced to make devastating decisions that impact The Gentle Barn: our rescued animals and the communities we serve. This is a critical moment, and we cannot get through this without you.
What’s Happening?
Like so many nonprofits, The Gentle Barn has been hit hard by reductions in federal and privately funded grants, rising tariffs, increased costs for everything from feed to emergency medical care, and overall economic uncertainty. We’ve done everything we can to cut costs and stretch our resources, but it’s not enough.
To continue providing the best care for our rescued animals and our communities, we need your help.
Your donation will directly support:
Daily Animal Care
The well-being of the animals in our care is the foundation of everything we do. We need to ensure uninterrupted access to food, shelter, medical care, and other essentials.
Emergency Medical Costs
The animals we rescue have often been genetically modified, we regularly provide emergency medical care for our animals 2–3 times every month. Each emergency can cost $10K plus, covering lifesaving surgeries, diagnostics, and round-the-clock care. This past month, we’ve had seven critical care situations.
Repairs & Transport
We are facing critical infrastructure issues that must be addressed to ensure the safety and comfort of our animals. If relocation becomes necessary, we must guarantee a humane, secure, and well-resourced transition. Anything less puts lives at risk.
Outreach & Community
We are actively expanding our support network and reaching out to new partners and friends. Building a stronger foundation of support is essential to help The Gentle Barn move beyond this crisis and toward a more stable and sustainable future.
If every person in our community donated just $5, together we would have the resources needed to get through this storm.
Incentives for Giving
As a thank you for helping us during this crucial time, we are offering special gifts to those who are able to give at the following levels:
First 50 donors who give $25 — Choose a turkey or pig keychain- First 75 donors who give $50 — 3 months free of an animal sponsorship from our cows. 1 update a month from one of the cows we select for you!
- First 100 donors who give $100 — $10 Gentle Barn e-store gift card
- First 100 donors who give $250 — Tote bag of your choice
- Gifts of $1,000 or more — Invitation to a private virtual meet and greet with our founders and animals
Can’t Donate Right Now? You Can Still Help!
If you’re unable to give directly, you can still play a powerful role in standing with The Gentle Barn. By liking, sharing, and reposting on our social media, we would be able to reach thousands of new people.
You can also become a fundraiser by clicking the button below and selecting “Start A Fundraiser"!
This Is Our Moment, Please Stand With Us Before It’s Too Late.
The Gentle Barn has been a place of second chances for thousands of animals and people over the past 25 years. We’ve never turned a person or animal away, and now, we are the ones in need. Your compassion today will help ensure that we can continue this vital work tomorrow.
Please give whatever you can. The animals are counting on us, and we are counting on you.