The Gentle Barn Celebrates 18 Years

"What began as a childhood fantasy has now blossomed into so much more than I had ever hoped," says Ellie Laks, Founder of The Gentle Barn. "Rescuing animals has always been something that just ran through my veins. From the time I could walk it was not something that I chose to do, it was something I had to do! When I saw an animal lost or injured, I could identify with their pain, and I had to help them.   Now when an animal is in trouble, with the help of our staff, volunteers and donors, I get to choose to help. I finally know who I am, I am on track to fulfilling my life's purpose."

The Gentle Barn began in a half-acre backyard in Tarzana, CA in 1999. Since then, The Gentle Barn has evolved from being an animal sanctuary into a national, non-profit foundation based on the concept of adopting a more compassionate attitude towards all living beings and our planet. Of the many programs and milestones of The Gentle Barn, here are a few of the most important achievements so far: rescuing and providing sanctuary to abused and neglected animals; shutting down a large Backyard Butcher; starting a Peace Enhancement Program through LAPD's Youth Division; starting an Emergency Animal Rescue Service to serve Los Angeles County; rescued 500 animals from a hoarder in Lancaster, CA; organizing an Annual Holiday Giving Event in South Central Los Angeles; promoting the benefits of adopting a plant-based diet; opening a Gentle Barn sanctuary in Tennessee; and opening a third Gentle Barn sanctuary in Missouri.

The Gentle Barn CA is open Sundays from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  Private tours and events can be scheduled in advance by emailing: [email protected].

SOURCE The Gentle Barn

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