Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other

Roy the cow, living in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn California

Roy the cow, living in sanctuary at The Gentle Barn California

Roy was rescued from a veal farm at only a few weeks old. Taken away from his mom at birth, put into a crate so he could not move, fed inadequately, and left to die, our Co-Founder, Jay Weiner drove to Texas, went undercover, and brought Roy and three other calves home to The Gentle Barn, driving back twenty straight hours to get them the urgent life-saving medical attention they needed to save their lives. We had staff and volunteers take four-hour shifts with them all through the day and night to encourage them to want to live. We had our wonderful veterinarians give them the medicine and treatment they needed. Sun Chlorella algae superfood boosted their immune systems. It took several long months, but Roy and his brothers recovered. Roy grew up at our Sun Chlorella Healing Center to have the room and companionship that he needed. When he needed more care, we moved Roy and Mercy to our main location to get acupuncture, high-calorie food, softer ground, and closer proximity to food, water, and shelter in their golden years. Roy and Mercy are gentle giants, who exude love and gentleness to all of us, and we hope and pray that we will have them here with us for many more years.

If you haven't already, watch their incredible rescue below

  

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In Roy's Honor

As much as we love them, farm animals have shorter lives than we do. If in the unfortunate case they pass, please let us know how you would like to best honor Roy.

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Donation In Honor of Roy
Help in the care and support of Roy and the animals of The Gentle Barn.
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Sponsorship Benefits

When you sponsor an animal for yourself or as a gift, you will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship, which includes your animal friend's bio and a beautiful photo!

You will also receive monthly updates by email letting you know how your animal friend is doing as well as an updated photo.