Gee whiz, and I thouhgt this would be hard to find out.

Back in shocol, I'm doing so much learning.

We live in Toronto and are going to L.A. for New Year's and a visit to The Gentle Barn will be a must! I'm soooooo looking forward to it. We've been vegetarians for 5 years and there 's nothing like "hugging a cow", like Portia said.

Ellen, it is awsome seeing all the comments, I have Gentle Barn on facebook and have gotten to read the amazing stories of these animals on a daily basis. I am a true Elly Mae, animals are my life. I have my own rescues, and yes they are pampered, lol. I can't seem to get rescue horses who are slated for slaughter up here ,, but I post and repost all that goes on about this horrid act. I wish I could do more, distance forbids this. I feel I am at least doing a tiny part to help. Not as much I would like, but something. Thank you so very much, for what you and Portia are doing,, you both are truly awsome. Ronny

Abuse to animals is a horrifying crime that ultimately touches us all, both as a society and as individuals. The Gentle Barn is a voice for those animals without a voice. To anyone reading these reviews - Please show compassion and donate to this wonderful haven. All the information you will need to become part of the Gentle Barn family is contained within their new website. Get involved, PLEASE. Another way to spread the word about The Gentle Barn Foundation - We have added The Gentle Barn logo to our company website and social networking sites and will be encouraging our clients to do the same. Kind regards Caroline Milligan

hey ellen and portia i would like to thank you for the gentle barn story. you two have inspired me in so many ways to not give up on my dreams and never stop having fun are the two biggest things i have learned from you. But i also decided to give up meat a few months ago. everyone around me thinks that i am crazy to do so but after watching portia at the gentle barn there is no doubt in my mind that it was the right choice. i will one day go all the way vegan and reach my dreams and that is in part thanks to you. i pledge to donate 20$ every two weeks to the gentle barn. i know that it is not that much but it is all that i could give. thanks again p.s. i want to hug a cow!!!

I loved the Gentle Barn. I want to go there. If I was a philanthropist I would donate a lot of $$$$ to them and other animal rescue places. Keep the animal segments coming - including the Gentle Barn.
Blessings to all the animals and especially to those around the oil problem.

The segment on "The Gentle Farm" brought me to tears and reminds me of the special relationship I've had with all the animals in my life: Now, Miss Polly, our 13 year old rescued Bichon, and a wonderful 17 1/2 year old cat, Dylan, born to our mom cat in 1993. Yup, he's still around and has survived a major stroke, has kidney disease and Alzheimer's. You did read that correctly!

I want to e-mail or mail you a poem that was given to me by a co-worker when we had to make the heartbreaking decision to put our dog Bridgette down in 1999. I KNOW you will shed a tear and I want to share it with you and your audience.

P.S. Remember when you danced with the Laker Girls and sprained your back? Then you brought them back and tried them in Ellen Court. My daughter, Allison, was one of those girls. For her and the entire Laker organization, I apologize!

I really loved the segment you had on The Gentle Barn. I wish I were in Portia's shoes! She's so lucky to have been there. The barn is one amazing place, and it's good to know that these animals are receiving lots of genuine care and love. Plus the way they help people too, by showing that they can overcome abuse and emotional obstacles in the same manner that these animals have.

Wow that was so lovely. Jesus! Portia's just so beautiful.. She really is, and she's so fascinating. Thanks Portia and Ellen for the support you are giving to this farm. You GO guys!

Just love that we get to see Portia more and more on the show. She's amazing.