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Hugging cows can be so powerful ❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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Just like us, cows, horses, pigs, and other animals need consistent care to stay healthy and comfortable—including routine “nail” trims 💅 Overgrown hooves can be very painful and can lead to infections or other serious health problems. That’s why it’s pedicure time at The Gentle Barn—and your support helps us continue this essential work! Donate towards our spring animal care needs here, through Venmo @TheGentleBarn, or bit.ly/3RrXYsD 🐮❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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Just like us, cows, horses, pigs, and other animals need consistent care to stay healthy and comfortable—including routine “nail” trims 💅 Overgrown hooves can be very painful and can lead to infections or other serious health problems. That’s why it’s pedicure time at The Gentle Barn—and your support helps us continue this essential work! Donate towards our spring animal care needs here, through Venmo @TheGentleBarn, or bit.ly/3RrXYsD 🐮❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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sometimes all you need is a cow hug 🐮😌 | The Gentle Barn
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sometimes all you need is a cow hug 🐮😌 | The Gentle Barn
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Friendship knows no boundaries, and one of our favorite barnyard duos—Story and May—proves it every day 🐮🐷 Story, a former beef cow, overcame years of hardship to find solace at The Gentle Barn. May, once scared and defensive, has transformed into a joyful and carefree soul since being rescued. Now, these two inseparable friends spend their days together in sanctuary, sharing deep conversations, and strolling through the barnyard 🥰 The bond they share is a beautiful reminder that love and tru
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Friendship knows no boundaries, and one of our favorite barnyard duos—Story and May—proves it every day 🐮🐷 Story, a former beef cow, overcame years of hardship to find solace at The Gentle Barn. May, once scared and defensive, has transformed into a joyful and carefree soul since being rescued. Now, these two inseparable friends spend their days together in sanctuary, sharing deep conversations, and strolling through the barnyard 🥰 The bond they share is a beautiful reminder that love and tru
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Seven years ago, Captain’s story almost ended before it had a chance to begin. Thankfully, he was rescued and given the life every cow deserves—one filled with love, safety, and family. Now, this affectionate, playful, giant puppy-cow spends his days at The Gentle Barn Tennessee, caring for his herd, soaking up chin scratches, and joyfully leaping through the pasture. Happy 8th birthday, Captain! He’s a shining light in our barnyard, and today, we celebrate everything that makes him so special!
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Seven years ago, Captain’s story almost ended before it had a chance to begin. Thankfully, he was rescued and given the life every cow deserves—one filled with love, safety, and family. Now, this affectionate, playful, giant puppy-cow spends his days at The Gentle Barn Tennessee, caring for his herd, soaking up chin scratches, and joyfully leaping through the pasture. Happy 8th birthday, Captain! He’s a shining light in our barnyard, and today, we celebrate everything that makes him so special!
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At The Gentle Barn, we're constantly inspired by the welcoming and friendly nature of cows. Time and again, we witness how they bond with new friends, and almost instantly create a sense of family. Our St. Louis Six are a heartwarming example of this, having transitioned so beautifully to their new home at The Gentle Barn Tennessee 🐂 As the St. Louis Six settled in, our other resident cows greeted them with warmth and curiosity. Their acceptance and camaraderie remind us of the importance of op
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At The Gentle Barn, we're constantly inspired by the welcoming and friendly nature of cows. Time and again, we witness how they bond with new friends, and almost instantly create a sense of family. Our St. Louis Six are a heartwarming example of this, having transitioned so beautifully to their new home at The Gentle Barn Tennessee 🐂 As the St. Louis Six settled in, our other resident cows greeted them with warmth and curiosity. Their acceptance and camaraderie remind us of the importance of op
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Welcome to The Gentle Barn! Founded in 1999, we've rescued, healed, and protected hundreds of cows, pigs, chickens, donkeys, horses, turkeys, ducks, peacocks, and more. All of our animals get fresh veggies, bedtime cookies, regular vet checkups, and innovative healing modalities like massage and acupuncture therapy for our senior animals. As we've watched them heal with the benefits of quality food, love, and care, we've seen them turn around and heal the hearts of countless people with the same
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Welcome to The Gentle Barn! Founded in 1999, we've rescued, healed, and protected hundreds of cows, pigs, chickens, donkeys, horses, turkeys, ducks, peacocks, and more. All of our animals get fresh veggies, bedtime cookies, regular vet checkups, and innovative healing modalities like massage and acupuncture therapy for our senior animals. As we've watched them heal with the benefits of quality food, love, and care, we've seen them turn around and heal the hearts of countless people with the same
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Story met the St. Louis Six! They were saved from the meat industry too, and they can’t wait to show her what rescued life is like ❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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Every cow deserves the love Houdini gets at The Gentle Barn! | The Gentle Barn
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Many people see cows as products but to us, they're family 🥹 | The Gentle Barn
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The moment a horse steps into The Gentle Barn, their whole life changes. Be part of that change: Help us open our new sanctuary location so we can start rescuing and rehabilitating animals in New York, and work to end the horse-drawn carriage industry. You can support The Gentle Barn and our NY location here, through Venmo @TheGentleBarn or via GentleBarn.org/NewYork ❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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We get lots of comments like, “Wow those cows are really big!” The truth is, many cows today are genetically engineered and bred to grow much larger than their bodies were ever meant to. It’s something we can’t reverse, and often comes with joint pain, mobility issues, and shorter lifespans. So at The Gentle Barn, when we rescue a new cow, we’re ready with expert veterinary care, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and so much more to keep them comfortable and moving with ease. Whil
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The last one always surprises people! 🐮 Here are 5 signs we look for to know the rescued cows at The Gentle Barn are happy and thriving! From meditating and chewing their cud to rolling over for belly rubs like giant puppies, cows have their own sweet ways of showing us how happy they are. Likewise, it’s just as clear when they’re uneasy or in distress—they tense up, keep to themselves, and won’t rest. At The Gentle Barn, watching that shift from scared and shut down to joyful and full of perso
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When Holy Cow passed, the rest of California barnyard herd needed some calming energy 🎵💗 | The Gentle Barn
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Beyond rescuing animals, we also help people heal—The Gentle Barn founder Ellie Laks explains how 🫶 | The Gentle Barn
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From “Thanksgiving dinner” to a lifetime of safety 🦃❤️ Two years ago, Grace, Joy, Justice, Patience, and Forgiveness were being raised for the holiday table. Today, they’re spending their lives in sanctuary, surrounded by friends, comfort, and endless cuddles! These incredible birds are curious, playful, and living the lives they always deserved. Their lives show just how wonderful turkeys can be when given the chance. And every time we choose compassion, we help create a world where turkeys ca
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Our new cow Rosalie has found comfort in a very special ball 🥹 | The Gentle Barn
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🚨The Gentle Barn is in serious trouble, and we NEED your help. For 25 years, we’ve rescued animals with nowhere else to go, animals who endured abuse, neglect, and trauma, and promised them they would be safe and loved for life. We’ve faced challenges before, but nothing like this. Without immediate support, we will be forced to make difficult decisions in the coming weeks that will impact the animals and communities who depend on us most. Like so many nonprofits, The Gentle Barn has been hit h
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The happiest cow belly rubs = perfect Sunday 🥰 | The Gentle Barn
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From hauling carriages to being loved endlessly, we’re celebrating ONE YEAR of Bernard at The Gentle Barn! Bernard was treated like a vehicle, working as a carriage horse through the busy, concrete streets of New York City. His life was filled with exhaustion, pain, and trauma. As a “thank you” for his years of labor, he was dumped at an auction—nearly sent to slaughter. Thankfully, that wasn’t the end of his story. It was just the beginning of a brand-new one—a life filled with family, love, an
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Rescued from Thanksgiving, she's realizing she'll be loved forever with us in sanctuary 🥹 | The Gentle Barn
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Roo and his brothers escaped slaughter, arriving at The Gentle Barn scared and unsure of the world. In sanctuary, they found safety, patience, and the space to heal. Surrounded by family and care, Roo learned to trust and simply be a cow. With time, and alongside his brothers, Roo chose connection. He began lying beside visitors, welcoming them to rest against his warm fur and feel his steady presence. Those moments grew into something truly special. Today, Roo is a Cow Hug Therapist, creating s
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This rescued senior cow just arrived at our farm animal sanctuary after being
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The future of The Gentle Barn Tennessee is at risk, and we need your help‼️ The Gentle Barn has always been about second chances, for animals and for people. But now we’re facing a challenge we cannot overcome alone. Unless we raise critical funds in the next 3 weeks, we will have no choice but to close The Gentle Barn Tennessee. So many animals call this location home, like Henry, our senior pig who needs consistent, specialized care, and cannot be moved. For him and all of our TN rescued anima
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What a glow-up looks like at The Gentle Barn 💚 From scared, hurt, and uncertain...to safe, loved, and thriving. Every moment tells a story of healing, trust, and second chances. This is what happens when kindness and compassion meet dedication. We make sure every animal we rescue gets the love and care they need to live the life they deserve ✨ | The Gentle Barn
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Kindness transforms rescued animals 🥹 | The Gentle Barn
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The Gentle Barn urgently needs your help! What we do here is something special. We take in animals who have nowhere else to go, and when they’re healed and ready, they help us bring comfort to people. Our sanctuaries and animals become a space of healing for foster kids, veterans, fire victims, and anyone who needs us. Right now, the world feels heavy. There’s division, loneliness, and so much pain—both on a global scale and in individual lives. And there are still so many animals that need our
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Our rescued animals are adorable at every angle 🥰 | The Gentle Barn
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These animals all began their new lives in sanctuary in 2022 thanks to your support of The Gentle Barn ❤️ | The Gentle Barn
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After escaping a slaughterhouse, they became the "St. Louis Six" & now spend every day together 💗 | The Gentle Barn
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