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Turkeys at Gentle Barn in Tennessee offer comfort through cuddles
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2:34Now PlayingThe Gentle Barn in Tennessee gives rescued turkeys a new lease on life, as cuddle partners for visitors looking to get up close and personal with the Thanksgiving bird. "I think turkeys are one of the most misunderstood animals in the world," says Ellie Laks, founder of the Gentle Barn. NBC News' Kathy Park reports from the animal sanctuary where the birds provide comfort away from the holiday table.
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