MAY 2026
Molly & Ron
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Molly’s Story
Molly is a gentle, calm donkey who enjoys attention and is closely bonded with her son. She has a sweet, laid-back personality that makes her a favorite among staff and volunteers at Oscar’s Place.
Molly was rescued in December 2022 while pregnant. She arrived nervous and unsure, having had a rough start in life, but with time and patience from our team, she began to feel safe and comfortable around people. On February 26, 2024, Molly gave birth to her son, Boone, here at Oscar’s Place. From the very start, she has been a devoted mother, watching over Boone, guiding him as he explores, and keeping him close.
Molly is very bonded with Boone, but she also has a strong connection with her best friend MaryLou. MaryLou also has a son, Jeff, and together the four of them form a tight-knit little herd.
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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.