The Gentle Barn

Nonprofits & Foundations

Overview

The Gentle Barn is a nonprofit animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing animals and helping both animals and people heal. Its programs include cow hug therapy, equine therapy and educational experiences, and the sanctuary is open to the public on Sundays. The organization is headquartered in Santa Clarita, California, United States.

Growth

Hiring Momentum
56/100
Growing
Open positions
2
1 opened / 1 closed in 30 days
Median time-to-fill
33 days
faster than 40% of the market
ATS activity
Every ~7 hours
Today
Hiring Dynamics 0%
Hiring Focus
The percentage next to each role is its share of the company's job openings over the last 90 days; the arrow shows the shift versus the previous period.
Field & Service
67% ▼
Administrative
33% ▲
Activity Timeline
New location: Santa Clarita Nov 2026

News

News Newsweek 2 years ago
Neglected horse left to live alone in woods saved-"she deserves everything"
The founder of the animal sanctuary that saved the horse has opened up about her recovery.
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News Outside 3 years ago
Feeling Anxious? Hug a Cow-It Might Help.
The correlation between physical contact with a bovine and good mental health makes cow hugging excellent therapy
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News FOX 11 Los Angeles 4 years ago
Rescued horses find love at unique Santa Clarita animal sanctuary
The Gentle Barn Sanctuary in Santa Clarita is giving abused and abandoned animals a sanctuary for the rest of their lives, offering a unique range of therapies from acupuncture to music therapy.
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News ABC News 4 years ago
How hugging cows can help with mental health
A California-based nonprofit is using cow-hugging therapy to help people cope with stress.
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News whittierdailynews 5 years ago
Santa Clarita's Gentle Barn taps the healing power of cow hugs
Once abused, neglected, starved, or sick, these animals offer comfort to stressed-out calm-seekers
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News dailynews 5 years ago
Santa Clarita's Gentle Barn taps the healing power of cow hugs
Once abused, neglected, starved, or sick, these animals offer comfort to stressed-out calm-seekers
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News spectrumnews1.com 5 years ago
Animal rescue sanctuary offers cow hugging therapy
The Gentle Barn keeps a herd of cow counselors to help people with depression and anxiety.
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News NBC LX Home 5 years ago
Cow Cuddling Is No Joke to Animal Lovers in Need of a 'Motherly' Hug
The Gentle Barn is a Missouri farm that rehabilitates animals after abuse or hardship. And it's now offering
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News Great.com 5 years ago
Why Embracing Nature (Literally!) Could Improve Your Wellbeing
#142 Great.com Talks With… The Gentle Barn Spending time outdoors with animals is proven to confer a host of mental and physical benefits. But many of us lead frantically busy lives, oblivious to any nature beyond the concrete jungle. In this episode we t
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
2
Hiring now
2
Countries
1
Busiest office
Santa Clarita
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Santa Clarita United States
HQ
1 open roles 2 posted in 90 days
hires for Administrative
seen since Sep 2026 job postings
Christiana United States
1 open roles 1 posted in 90 days $36k Avg Salary
hires for Field & Service
seen since Oct 2026 job postings