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The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, California

Overview

About The Gentle Barn

The Gentle Barn is an animal shelter in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2000. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Sanctuary Animal Assisted Therapy, about 3.4 mi away.

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34.46389, -118.41228

Animals & services

What The Gentle Barn does

  • Pet adoption Not available
  • Accepts owner surrenders Not available
  • Lost and found pets Not available
  • Foster program Not available
  • Volunteer program Not available
  • Spay and neuter clinic Not available
  • Vaccination clinic Not available
  • Microchipping Not available
  • No-kill (stated) Not available
  • Wheelchair accessible Not available
  • Dogs Not available
  • Cats Not available
  • Rabbits and small animals Not available
  • Birds Yes
  • Reptiles Not available
  • Horses Yes
  • Farm animals Yes
  • Wildlife Not available
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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Gentle Barn located?

The Gentle Barn is at 15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390 in Los Angeles County.

What are the hours of The Gentle Barn?

The recorded opening hours are Su 10:00-14:00. Adoption hours and intake hours are often different, so check with the shelter at (661) 252-2440 before you go.

How do I adopt from The Gentle Barn?

Start on linktr.ee, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.

Can I surrender a pet to The Gentle Barn?

Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.

Are donations to The Gentle Barn tax-deductible?

The Gentle Barn matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 95-4776451), with reported annual revenue of about $4,071,905. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.