Love Is a Four-Legged Word. The Gentle Barn is home to more than 170 rescued animals whose full-time jobs are to make kids smile and rescue at-risk youth. The Gentle Barn's mission is: ...view more34;Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and Our Planet." That’s good karma. And you can play with the baby animals, too. For a ridiculously adorable and furry feel-good...
One of Ellen Degeneres' favorite charities, The Gentle Barn rescues and rehabilitates animals, who then earn their keep working with at-risk children. Visiting hours are Sundays only, although private appointments are possible.