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flag Rescued turkeys at Tennessee’s Gentle Barn provide therapy during Thanksgiving 2025, offering comfort to visitors and promoting compassion.

flag At The Gentle Barn in Christiana, Tennessee, rescued turkeys serve as therapy companions during Thanksgiving 2025, offering emotional comfort to visitors through cuddle sessions. flag The nonprofit sanctuary, founded by Ellie Laks, provides care for over 60 animals, including injured and abused turkeys like Smudge, a blind bird known for napping in guests’ arms. flag Visitors, including students like Jordan Gullotta, report emotional healing from interactions with the birds, which staff describe as intelligent and affectionate. flag The farm runs year-round therapy programs and hosts special holiday events promoting compassion, with opportunities to sponsor turkeys and support their care. flag The Gentle Barn also operates in California, advocating for animal welfare and human-animal connections as an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving celebrations.

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