The Gentle Barn

A nonprofit organization

Our Missouri location was established in 2017 as a forever home to the St. Louis Six cows after they escaped from slaughter and ran through the streets of St. Louis looking for refuge. The Gentle Barn serves inner city, at-risk, and special needs children who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional trauma through our Peace Enhancement Program. By interacting with the approximate thirty animals in The Gentle Barn - MO location and taking a hands-on role in their welfare, those who participate in the program gain self-esteem and learn empathy, trust, and forgiveness. We also serve adults through the program, but find most adults are interested in benefitting and healing from one-on-one sessions of Cow Hug Therapy. Individuals leave feeling a new sense of peacefulness and self-awareness afterwards. The Gentle Barn provides education through Field Trips, Private Tours, and Open to the Public Sundays. Field Trips are available to schools, clubs, and associations. Private Tours are provided to one individual and to groups of up to 20 people of any age. All Gentle Barn locations are also open every Sundays to allow the general public to have a hand-on experience with our animals while our staff and amazing volunteers educate visitors through various activities and areas. The Gentle Barn also supports plant-based living and introduces guests to healthy, planet-friendly and animal cruelty-free alternatives.

Mission

The Gentle Barn is a national, nonprofit organization founded in 1999 as a sanctuary and place of recovery for severely abused animals. We offer a unique philosophy of rehabilitating animals and connecting their stories of survival and healing to similar personal experiences of people. Once well, our animals help heal those who have suffered from trauma and abuse. We also educate adults and children. Our mission is: Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other, and Our Planet.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Gentle Barn

Tax id (EIN)

95-4776451

Address

9171 State Road Y
Dittmer, MO 63023

Phone

636-285-7686