Donkey Mug - Viejo

This 15 oz mug is perfect for your morning coffee or tea! What a fun way to start the day!  The handle and the inside of the mug are light blue.

Microwave and dishwasher safe.

10% of this sale will be donated to Oscar’s Place for the care of Viejo and his friends. By purchasing my products you are not only supporting me to do more of this work helping animals, you are also supporting the sanctuary and all of the animals that live there!

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When the first big rescue group arrived at Oscar’s Place in January of 2021, Viejo was the first donkey to walk off the trailer. He walked right up to Ron, the owner of the sanctuary, and put his head on Ron’s chest. They have been best friends ever since.

It’s hard to imagine how Viejo ended up at an auction. He is fully trained, walks perfectly on a halter and lead rope, and loves humans. He definitely came from a good home. His owner must have loved him, trained him, and taught him to trust humans — maybe they passed away or could no longer take care of him, and he ended up in the auction system. It is heartbreaking that he spent time in such a terrifying place.

Viejo is not motivated by food or treats — he’s motivated by the companionship of humans. When the staff and volunteers are out scooping poop, he is right there over their shoulder, walking step-by-step with them, hanging out all day. He’s also one of only two donkeys at the sanctuary who knows what a hug is and intentionally gives and receives them! Viejo is truly incredible. He will live out his life at Oscar’s Place, helping to train other donkeys and spreading love to every human he meets.