🐴✨ Bionic Buzz® interviews Ron King of ABC’s Donkey King over Zoom!
We dive into Ron’s inspiring journey—from a successful media career to founding Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary—and discuss what it takes to care for donkeys, the importance of rescue efforts, and how viewers can get involved by adopting or supporting these incredible animals.
📺 About Donkey King
This 30-minute weekly docuseries takes place at Oscar’s Place, a 75-acre nonprofit donkey rescue and sanctuary in Mendocino County, California. The series highlights Ron King and a passionate team of volunteers as they work to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home donkeys in need. With over 440 donkeys saved, the show shines a light on the intelligence, resilience, and importance of these often-overlooked animals.
🐾 Donkeys are highly intelligent creatures—with learning and problem-solving abilities comparable to dolphins and dogs—and play a vital role in agriculture, including protecting livestock.
🌟 About Ron King
Before founding Oscar’s Place, Ron built a successful career in the media industry, serving as Senior Vice President at Time Inc., overseeing major brands like InStyle, Southern Living, and Essence. He has since dedicated his life to animal welfare, using his leadership experience to create a safe haven for at-risk donkeys.
💛 About Oscar’s Place
Oscar’s Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming donkeys. Located in Hopland, California, the sanctuary provides compassionate, hands-on care for animals affected by neglect, abuse, and the illicit hide trade. Supporters can adopt, sponsor, or donate to make a direct impact.
🔗 Learn more & get involved: https://www.oscarsplace.org/
🎬 Interview and video edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.