World Of Animals: The Sanctuary Where You Can Hug A Cow

Ellie Dunn

Dec 23, 2021 11:00 AM EST

Hi friends! This month we took a trip together to a wildlife-filled remote Scottish Island, an incredible bear sanctuary in Romania, and a national park in Argentina full of giant otters and capybaras! We've also visited some other pretty cool places in this segment, from a real life cat village in Taiwan to the Japanese rabbit island of Okunoshima. Today we're super excited to announce this week's destination: The Gentle Barn in sunny California.

According to their website, "There are over one hundred and seventy rescued animals are safe and happy at The Gentle Barn, and there is plenty of room to welcome their visitors and the children they host. The Gentle Barn has a second location in Nashville, Tennessee, and a third in St Louis, Missouri. It is their goal to open Gentle Barns in every state so that everyone in America can hug cows, cuddle turkeys, give pigs tummy rubs, and look into the eyes of these animals and know for certain that we are all the same, and deserving of the same rights, respects, and freedoms."

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If you want to visit the sanctuary, these are guidelines listed on the website, "Out of respect for the animals, we kindly ask that you do not bring any dairy, egg, meat, poultry, or seafood onto the property. The Gentle Barn is an outdoor farm environment, therefore we strongly recommend all visiting guests wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen. Be sure to bring plenty of water for your group!"
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"Born into the dairy industry, Madonna and Crystal were both taken from their moms at birth. They never knew the comfort of their mothers, but after their rescues, they found comfort in each other. Madonna has known and looked up to Crystal her whole life, and even at 11 years old, she's still showing Crystal just how much she loves and admires her every single day"
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