Oregon Donkey Sanctuary

06/25/2026

Ears up.
Noses down.
Daisies everywhere.
A perfect summer day in donkey language. 🫏🌼

06/22/2026

Did you know that dental care is one of the most important parts of keeping domesticated donkeys healthy and comfortable?

In the wild, donkeys spend much of their day grazing on coarse vegetation that naturally helps wear their teeth. Domestic donkeys often eat a different diet and generally live much longer lives, making regular dental exams and treatment essential. Without proper dental care, overgrown or uneven teeth can make eating painful and can lead to weight loss, digestive issues, and other health problems.

At Oregon Donkey Sanctuary, our donkeys receive regular dental care from experienced equine veterinarians. During their appointments, they're comforted by the familiar voices and reassuring presence of their human caregivers, helping make the experience as calm and stress-free as possible.

Providing this level of care is a significant commitment - ODS spends approximately $6,000 each year on dental work alone - but healthy mouths mean healthier, happier donkeys.

We're grateful for the veterinary professionals at Pacific Crest Equine Veterinary Services who help keep our herd smiling! 🫏❤️

06/15/2026

Please share. We need to get this resolved. Thanks!

Next week, a broad coalition of equine advocates—including representatives from the Animal Welfare Institute and American Wild Horse Conservation —will gather in Washington, DC, to highlight the devastating impact of the ejiao trade and urge Congress to pass the Ejiao Act.

Ejiao, a product made from boiled donkey hides and used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics, fuels the theft, trafficking, and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys every year.

Your voice can help support the work of advocates on the ground in DC. Contact your representative today and urge them to support the Ejiao Act.

06/07/2026

The 2026 visitation season is in full swing, and we're loving every minute of it!❤🫏

It's wonderful to see the positive impact on both our visitors and the donkeys. These moments of connection, engagement, and shared experiences are what makes the season so special.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your collective support, which makes it possible for the Oregon Donkey Sanctuary to provide compassionate care to our beloved herd each and every day.

06/03/2026

Highly recommend you go meet Tracy and his wife and crew! An amazing rescue and therapy facility .

Bring the kids… Bring grandma and grandpa… Bring the WHOLE FAMILY! Enjoy a home-cooked pancake breakfast and visit with our Therapy Donkeys!! Up close and personal for photos, hugs, and you can even Kiss Our Asses! 💋🫏❤️❗️

Learn how our Therapy Donkeys help those within our community and the mental health field, as well as those in Texas affected by national disasters!

Meet some of our stars… “Walker Tex-Ass Ranger, Billy the Boozy B***o, Forest Gump and Lt. Dan, Seymour and Buckley, & Kinzie… just to name a few!

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When: Saturday, June 13th, 9am-noon!
Where: T.E.X.A.S. Rescue
950 Williamson Rd.
Granbury
661-972-5492

“We rescue the animals… The animals rescue people”

❗️NO DOGS, PLEASE ❗️

06/01/2026

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles... (IYKYK) 🫧 The donkeys are ready for bed. Wishing you a peaceful night and a restful sleep. Goodnight, everyone! 🌙🫏

05/28/2026

Some donkeys keep their distance. Millie never got that memo. 🤎

At Oregon Donkey Sanctuary, “personal space” simply doesn’t exist when Millie is around. She greets everyone the same way: with full-body hugs, endless affection, and soulful eyes that make you feel completely seen. The lucky volunteers who spend time with her know that once Millie decides you need love, you’re getting love. 💕

It’s hard to believe this gentle-hearted soul once started life as a wild donkey. Now, she spends her days bringing comfort, joy, and healing to every human she meets - one hug at a time.

Swipe through for some of Millie’s favorite moments doing what she does best: loving people.

05/28/2026

We still have 5 available spots for this amazing 2 day donkey specific hoof care clinic! If you have donkeys, want to get donkeys in the future, or have a carrier that could use a refresher, this hands on course is for you!

05/20/2026

Meet Wilbur! 🤍
These are just a few of the wonderful words our volunteers use to describe this very special boy.
Oregon Donkey Sanctuary resident Wilbur is a 21-year-old large standard gelding with a big personality and an even bigger heart.
Wilbur came to the sanctuary in 2010 as a surrender from Washington, after his owner passed away. When he arrived, he was suffering from severe fibroblastic sarcoids on several areas of his body.
Over the course of several years, with repeated surgeries and implanted cisplatin beads, the sarcoids finally disappeared. Wilbur handled it all with incredible patience and resilience.
Wilbur's temperament is calm and steady, and he has a gentle nature with our other donkey residents. We are incredibly grateful for his quiet comfort and his trust, and are honored to call him a beloved member of the Oregon Donkey Sanctuary family. 🤍