
12-11-2010, 03:44 PM
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Location: NJ/SC
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If you have heard of The Gentle Barn then you know the work they do. Recently they saved ten dogs from a shelter in OH that was supposed to be shut down due to poor conditions and animals being mistreated. After The Gentle Barn went cross country to pick up the dogs and care for them, the shelter not only stayed open but has taken in more dogs living in terrible conditions. There's a bunch of us on FB trying to get help in this matter. If you are on FB and go to The Gentle Barn page you can read more details and what you can do to help.
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12-12-2010, 03:38 PM
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Location: here and then there...!
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Thanks for posting that!
I have been there, once during the summer with my niece.
Great place for animals of All kinds!
I did not know about this recent news.
They do good work for animals.
For those of us that do not have facebook (I know, I am one of the few!)
here is the link to their website:
The Gentle Barn
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12-12-2010, 04:50 PM
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Location: NJ/SC
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Thanks! I went in Sept. and have been trying to support them ever since. I wish I lived closer, I would volunteer there.
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12-12-2010, 05:14 PM
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Location: here and then there...!
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Me too! - would volunteer if closer
i went in July, it was hot and we got there "late" for the - open to visitors - on sunday hours. we only had 30 mins
even on a sunday, traffic was intense, from the south bay...
but glad to have gone!
Have you been to Animal Acres?
Home | Animal Acres
i haven't but would Love to go!

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12-12-2010, 08:59 PM
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Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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i've been getting emails about this, but have not read them.... sometimes i get to the point where i can't stand reading another sad story.....
will check out the Gentle Barn FB page tomorrow.....
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12-15-2010, 10:42 PM
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Location: here and then there...!
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I know the stories are hard to read...
I read them anyways, stare at the computer as my eyes start to fill with tears that it becomes harder and harder to focus and finish the story...
then i keep crying... but these places bring happiness to those animals that have had it bad Before, and Now they are safe and Happy!!!
also check out:
Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY (http://www.farmsanctuary.org/index.html - broken link)
I have been there and stayed at their "country cabin" for 1 night with my sister and her 3 kids, in CA it was Great!!! 
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12-16-2010, 09:38 PM
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These stray cats and dogs can be adopted.
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12-16-2010, 10:13 PM
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Location: here and then there...!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paladinking
These stray cats and dogs can be adopted.
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 I'm sorry I do not follow what you are referring to?
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