California Farm Invites You to Cuddle Turkeys this Thanksgiving

By djsheryl on October 21, 2022

Regular visitor Paollo, 9, pets rescued turkey Flair at The Gentle Barn farm north of Los Angeles near Santa Clarita,California on September 15, 2013. The Gentle Barn, home to 170 rescued animals, rehabilitates and gives sanctuary to animals who were severely abused and mistreated. The Gentle Barn is also host to abused children, kids recovering from substance abuse, kids on probation, foster kids, and children and adults with mental, emotional, and physical challenges. Through the interaction with animals, the kids learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness. AFP PHOTO / JOE KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)

This Thanksgiving, a Santa Clarita farm would like you to cuddle turkeys instead of eating them. Why would you want to cuddle a turkey? Well, according to The Gentle Barn, turkeys are not only intelligent, but they are also affectionate. Every Thanksgiving, The Gentle Barn hosts a celebration of turkeys by giving people the chance to hang out with the turkeys, feeding them treats and cuddling them.

This year’s celebration is November 24 and you can still get tickets for a day of yummy vegan pie, hot autumn drinks, music, games, crafts and of course, turkey cuddles. The best part is…all proceeds support the sanctuary and the animals who live there. These animals give back by providing therapy to help heal people experiencing trauma, or simply wanting to experience a greater sense of joy in their lives. Find out more about The Gentle Barn and what they provide animals and humans here.