On a drizzly day in September 2009 we visited the SPCA in Grassy Park. We were looking for ‘something’ for in our garden and had some chickens or maybe a small goat in mind. But when we saw this white Donkey, we immediately fell in love.
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| Oscar at home in Noordhoek |
They had picked him up by the side of the road a few days earlier after he got hit by a car, leaving a gap wound in his side so big you could stick a melon in there. Also his head was full of scars, sad remains of his previous life as a cart animal no doubt with lots of beatings and abuse.
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| Enjoying some TLC |
They couldn’t give us any guarantee at the SPCA that he was going to recover, but we decided then and there that we would provide a loving home in case he did. Two weeks later we received a phone call that he was feeling much better and his wound was nicely healing. Bram started right away building a stable and some fencing.
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| Oscar has a new BFF! |
Now, almost one year later Oscar is leading a happy donkey life in our garden enjoying all the attention and carrots he gets from our guests!
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| New digs were built especially for Oscar when he first arrived... |
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| ... and he certainly seems cosy inside, ready to welcome these visitors. |
Well done Bram and Margaux for opening your heart and home to Oscar and showing him that there are good people in this world!
Stay at African Queen Guesthouse
You can enjoy a stay in quaint, rural Noordhoek at the foot of Chapman's Peak, and meet Oscar (and of course Bram and Margaux) for yourself.
African Queen Guesthouse is a tranquil hideaway with breathtaking views of Noordhoek beach, Chapmans Peak and mountains.
It offers accommodation in stylish cosy bedrooms with enormous beds made up with crisp white linen, a bar fridge, tea tray and WiFi.
Delicious and healthy organic breakfast served on the terrace at the pool or indoors.
Read more about African Queen Guesthouse OR
contact Portfolio Collection for a booking.
