JANUARY 2026
Bella & Guy
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Louie & Bella’s Story
Louie and Bella came to Oscar’s Place as owner surrenders in October 2023. Very sadly, their previous owner reached out to us because he had terminal cancer and needed to find a safe home for his beloved donkeys. They lived in Arizona, and there were certainly other rescues closer to him, but he had been following Oscar’s Place on social media for two years and believed there was no better place for his pets.
Louie is very old and a sweet soul. Bella is 14 years younger and not quite a senior, but the two are incredibly bonded. At Oscar’s Place, we never separate bonded pairs, and Louie and Bella’s connection is no exception. Because Louie is a senior, they will spend the rest of their lives at Oscar’s Place, where they are thriving together. They live in our senior pasture, receiving special care and close attention. They absolutely love spending time with our volunteers and staff, soaking up attention and affection. We are so happy that Louie and Bella are part of our Oscar’s Place family.
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About the Photographer:
Johanna Siegmann is an internationally award-winning portrait and architecture photographer, specializing in photographing people with their pets. A collection of her unique images, which capture the relationship between humans and animals, has been published as In Good Company (Notable People with their Pets), available online and via special order from your local bookstore. Johanna believes in giving back to the community, and a portion of the proceeds from the book are going to charity. She has donated her time and talent to Oscar’s Place for this calendar project.
About Oscar's Place:
Oscar’s Place is a donkey adoption center and sanctuary in Northern California. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome donkeys otherwise destined for slaughter.
Millions of donkeys are killed for the collagen in their hides, used in traditional medicine and cosmetics. Unwanted donkeys are often sent to auctions where kill pen buyers are waiting. If we don’t step in first, they face a horrible fate.
Once rescued, staff and volunteers help each rescued donkey heal. Some donkeys find a loving forever home, and others enjoy lifelong care in our safe haven. Since 2021, we’ve saved 435+ donkeys and facilitated 175+ adoptions. Join us in creating a better world for donkeys.