One of the best things I like about donkeys is that they’re apolitical. If the food is good and the water is clean, donkeys have no problem eating from each side of the aisle. To find out how donkeys became the mascot of the Democratic Party, I asked a handful of friends and no one knew the answer. So, I decided to do a little research and this is what I learned. The Democratic Party’s donkey and the Republican Party’s elephant have been a part of politics since the 19th cent

People have a lot of misconceptions about donkeys, so here are some facts about these amazing animals, brought to you by Oscar’s Place, a donkey sanctuary located in Northern California’s Wine Country. 1. A donkey is stronger than a horse of the same size 2. Donkeys can see all four of their feet at the same time 3. Donkeys can vary in size, from 26 inches to 68 inches tall 4. A donkey's bray can carry up to 60 miles in the desert 5. Donkeys have incredibly efficient digestiv

Horses get all the press, but donkeys (both real and fictional) have been entertaining us in film, literature, and even music for a century. At Oscar’s Place in Hopland, CA, we provide a safe sanctuary for donkeys on a beautiful farm in the Wine Country. Phil Selway and Ron King have created an oasis for donkeys by providing them with good food, clean water, shelter, a wide range of health services and most importantly— LOVE. Here is our list of the Top 5 Famous Donkeys in th