THE GENTLE BARN A Haven fo r Compassion , Resilience, Kindness , and Courage
by Shriya Swaminathan As a bright young girl, Ellie Laks knew the importance of celebrating the natural world. From the gentle giants on acres of pasture lands to curious critters in the fields, Ellie remained unwavering in her profound amazement at our fellow species. This passion soon evolved into her calling—to champion compassion for all living creatures on our beautiful planet. What better space to spread the message of kindness than at a sanctuary for animals where residents live their lives in peace and dignity? She founded The Gentle Barn to do just that, and in this heartwarming interview with VEGWORLD, Ellie inspires us all to reevaluate society’s depiction of what it means to love animals.
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Photos by The Gentle Barn
Summer 2022
