Patrick O’Connor leans close to his therapy horse, Poco, during a ribbon-cutting for a new barn at the Seaview Equine Learning Facility at Star Hollow Stables in South Dennis Thursday, Aug. 21.

The Gentle Barn isn't just about providing refuge; it's also a place where animals, such as Justice and Joy the turkeys, find a second chance at life after being rescued from becoming Thanksgiving ...

The barn, which was valued at about $25,000, contained horse stalls, saddles, bridles, other gear and medicine, fire officials said. No people or animals were injured.