The Gentle Barn

Teaching kindness and compassion
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11/09/2026

From dumpster diving to cookie theft, Baron knows how to keep us on our toes, but we wouldn’t have it any other way 🐐🚨

Celebrate Baron’s 9th rescue anniversary by visiting him and our other rescues at The Gentle Barn TN at GentleBarn.org/visit 💚

11/06/2026

This is what Thanksgiving looks like every year at The Gentle Barn 🦃💚

A reminder that turkeys deserve to be loved and recognized as the sentient beings they are. Join us for our annual Gentle Thanksgiving at The Gentle Barn in CA or TN on Thanksgiving morning, where we’ll have special vegan treats, fun festivities, and time to cuddle our rescued turkeys and other barnyard friends! We’d love to spend this special day with you 💚

🎟️ CA tickets: https://www.gentlebarn.org/events/upcoming-events/a-gentle-thanksgiving-26-california
🎟️ TN tickets: https://www.gentlebarn.org/events/upcoming-events/a-gentle-thanksgiving-26-tennessee

11/04/2026

Turkeys are curious, intelligent, social beings who form friendships, explore their world, and find joy in companionship. They have their own personalities, preferences, and relationships that make them who they are.

But so often, their lives are shaped around what we want from them, rather than allowing them to simply live as themselves.

At The Gentle Barn, turkeys like Justice and Brave remind us what’s possible when animals are given the freedom to be individuals. To feel the sunshine, spend time with their friends, and enjoy a life where they are valued for who they are, not what they can give us.

This Thanksgiving, we hope you choose to extend compassion to the animals who share our world, and help us create a future where they can live freely, as themselves 🦃💚

11/02/2026

We hope that one day, everyone will see that animals are not here for us, they are here with us 💚

11/01/2026

Happy World Vegan Day 🌎

At The Gentle Barn, we share our animals' stories to inspire kindness and compassion toward animals, our planet, and each other. This we want to shine a light on seeing animals as sentient beings, each with a story to share. Whether it's a cow coming from the dairy industry, a goat from a testing facility, or a turkey from the meat industry, they all have one thing in common... they want to live!

They are full of love, curiosity, and playfulness. You can come and experience it all for yourself at our CA or TN location. We would love for you to join us this month in adopting a vegan lifestyle. Just one person going vegan can save 200 animals a year!

This month, choose compassion, choose kindness, choose empathy, choose respect, and go vegan 🌱

10/29/2026

"Mini pigs" simply do not exist. It's a term breeders use to sell potbellied pigs. Sadly, the majority of pet pigs never become part of a family. Instead they are abandoned or surrendered. Pigs are a lifelong commitment and deserve love, care and compassion throughout their lives.

At The Gentle Barn we make sure our animals receive veterinary care, proper nutrition, enrichment, and lots of love. May was rescued 4 years ago, and from day one, we made sure she knew that The Gentle Barn would always be home. We are so grateful to have her as part of our family.

Sponsoring a pig instead of purchasing one is a great way you can make an incredible impact on their life. Sponsor May today https://bit.ly/4yMKpqW 🐷

10/27/2026

When visiting our sanctuary, you will cross Rainbow Bridge and see photos of all our beloved animals who have passed away. It's our way of honoring and remembering them.

Today, for Día de los Mu***os we have transformed our Rainbow Bridge into an ofrenda. We decorated it with marigolds, candles, papel picado, and some of our animals' favorite toys and treats to help guide their souls back to us on this special day.

Please join us in remembering the beautiful memories our animal companions left behind by sharing a photo of your beloved animal who has crossed Rainbow Bridge in the comments 🌈🕯️

10/26/2026

Happy from The Gentle Barn family 🐑💚

These sweet sheep were once waiting at an auction house, with their futures uncertain. Today, they spend their days running through our TN pasture, playing with their friends, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying all the cuddles 🥹

We feel so lucky to have been able to bring so many animals to sanctuary at The Gentle Barn TN, who once faced uncertain futures. Thank you to our Tennessee staff and volunteers who give their time and love to ensure our rescue animals feel the love they deserve.

Our sanctuaries are a special place where animals and people can heal together. If you're in Tennessee, we'd love for you to come meet our animal family, hear their stories, and experience the magic of sanctuary for yourself 🌈💚

10/23/2026

Not only does Jethro love music, but he loves making new friends and finding the perfect scratching post 🐮💚

Come hang out with Jethro on Sundays at The Gentle Barn CA 📍

To get tickets, visit www.GentleBarn.org/Visit

10/22/2026

NYC has passed Romanch's Law 🎉

After 168 years of horses pulling carriages through the streets of NYC, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Speaker Julie Menin have brought it to an end. After years of efforts by so many people fighting for the voiceless, our voices have finally been heard.

We need to take a closer look at traditions and customs that cause harm to others and have the courage to speak up and make the change. We can create a domino effect to inspire others to do the same.

We have always had hope that NYC would make the right choice, and we have hope that the world will continue to follow NYC's example in creating a world where animals are free from exploitation.

Our horse Bernard is a beautiful example of how all horses should be able to live out their lives. We rescued Bernard in 2024 and gave him all the tools he needed to heal from the hardships he endured as a NYC carriage horse. He now pours his love into others at our Equine Therapy Program. People come to do as Bernard once did, heal from their traumas and feel the warm embrace of love.

To Deniz, Lady, Ryder, Charlie, and so many others whose lives were taken away, you will not be forgotten. In 2028, a change that we have fought for will finally become a reality!

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