by Ellie Laks | Sep 25, 2018 | Kids Activities
Mercy We were given a rare and wonderful opportunity to pull twenty baby chickens from a poultry farm. Through saving these babies I have learned more about factory farming than I ever cared to, and my eyes have been opened wide to the immense cruelty that exists...
by Ellie Laks | Jul 24, 2018 | Kids Activities
Private Tours at The Gentle Barn The Gentle Barn is open to the public each Sunday from 10am-2pm but for some alone time with our animals you can book a Private Tour and have the place all to yourself! Recently we had a couple visit us from out of state for a Private...
by Ellie Laks | Jun 26, 2018 | Kids Activities
Peace Enhancement Program As our Peace Enhancement Program’s 2017/2018 season comes to a close I am reflecting on the kids who have come and gone this year and those who have stuck through the entire program. The younger kids from South Central Los Angeles who come...
by Ellie Laks | May 25, 2018 | Pet Services
A Very Bright Light We recently rescued a cow and her baby boy just in time for Mother’s Day. The mom, Rosita was at a Los Angeles slaughter house and gave birth to her son there. Sadly, cows are sent to slaughter pregnant every day, but most do not live to tell...
by Ellie Laks | Apr 24, 2018 | Kids Activities
Happy Birthday Whisper! Whisper turned twenty-two this month! She has one of the most horrific stories of abuse and one of the most powerful stories of recovery in Gentle Barn history. She was originally a trail horse, but was given to a rancher who used her to round...
