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The Gentle Barn is an American nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization located in Santa Clarita, California. Founded by Ellie Laks in 1999, The Gentle Barn's mission is to provide sanctuary for abused animals who would not otherwise be able to find homes.〔 == History == The Gentle Barn was founded in 1999 on a half-acre property in Tarzana, California. Jay Weiner, who is also Laks' husband, joined the organization in 2002.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher=LookToTheStars.com )〕 In 2003, the organization moved to a six-acre property at its current location in Santa Clarita.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher=The Gentle Barn )〕 Laks cites a childhood love for animals as the inspiration for creating the sanctuary. She also credits animals with helping her heal after an abusive childhood.〔 The organization began allowing visitors the same year it opened and later added animal-assisted therapy programs for disabled and special-needs children and at-risk youth, including inner-city gang members, drug addicts, and abused children.〔 In 2012, The Gentle Barn took in 51 animals from the property of Roberto Celedon, a "backyard butcher" who was charged on 13 counts, including three felonies related to cruelty to animals. For its work in the case, The Gentle Barn was honored by Supervisor Michael D, Antonovich of the Fifth District of Los Angeles County. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Gentle Barn」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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