Love at The Gentle Barn

Animals fall in love just as deeply as we do, and we have had many couples at The Gentle Barn. Over the years we have had turkey couples, chicken couples, and cows mated for life, all loving each other just like we do. They go on dates, protect one another, and show affection. The urge to socialize, fall in love, and become a family is universal.
We have recently welcomed in a new horse. Thor was older in age and had health issues too much for his owner to handle. We welcomed him into The Gentle Barn to restore him to health. We put him in the stall next to our horse Heroka. We knew they would be kind to one another because they are both very submissive and humble, but we were delighted when they fell in love.
During her twelve years with us, Heroka has had six mates who partnered with her. Each mate was as devoted as the one before, and she loved each one with her entire heart. When one passed away Hero would take her time to grieve and then fall in love with another. Thor is her seventh partner! Take it from Hero this year for Valentine’s Day, if you have a partner, love and appreciate them, and if you don’t, open yourself up to finding love when you least expect it. We are all loveable and have something extraordinary to offer the other person! All that ever matters is love!
The Gentle Barn is a national non-profit organization located in Santa Carita, California, with locations in St Louis, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee as well. We are home to animals rescued from severe abuse and neglect, and host to people who come looking for hope. We are open to the public on Sundays and host private tours, field trips, birthday parties, and cow hug therapy sessions. Check out our website, www.gentlebarn.org and follow The Gentle Barn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.