Cow Hug Therapy: Embracing Healing at The Gentle Barn

Nestled in a serene environment that one could call a perfect place, The Gentle Barn stands as a beacon of hope and recovery for its four-legged residents and human visitors alike. Home to an array of adorable animals, including an intelligent and affectionate pig named Mistletoe, this sanctuary reveals the often underestimated cognitive abilities of farm animals. Visitors learn the importance of respectful interactions, such as not disturbing pigs during mealtime, and the joy of providing gentle scratches that the creatures thoroughly enjoy. The Gentle Barn isn't just about providing refuge; it's also a place where animals, such as Justice and Joy the turkeys, find a second chance at life after being rescued from becoming Thanksgiving dinner. Through patience and care, these turkeys overcome their trauma and learn to trust and forgive, eventually inviting visitors for cuddles, which often lead to emotional connections and tears of joy.