OCTOBER 2026
Daisy & Julie
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Daisy’s Story
Daisy is a sweet, loving girl who was born at Oscars Place in May 2025. Her arrival was not easy. She faced complications during birth and even required a trip to UC Davis to treat an infection. From the very beginning, Daisy showed her resilience and determination to thrive.
Her mom, Alexandra, is a gentle and nurturing donkey who was rescued in February 2025. When we rescued her, she had already been through pregnancy after pregnancy after pregnancy and had two children, Zeus and Sophia, while also being pregnant with Daisy. Despite everything she had endured, Alexandra showed incredible strength and love for her growing family.
Today, Daisy and her siblings are thriving alongside their devoted mom. The four of them share an inseparable bond. They are always together, walking, playing, and resting side by side. Their connection is a beautiful example of the deep, lifelong bonds that donkey families form.
When the time is right, Alexandra, Daisy, Zeus, and Sophia will be adopted together into a forever home where their love for each other can continue to flourish. Until then, they continue to grow, play, and thrive in the safety and care of Oscars Place. Their story is a true testament to resilience, love, and family.
Change the Life of a Donkey in Need
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.