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On Golden Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary located on 105 acres in Northwest Oregon that provides food, shelter, medical care, love and compassion to large animals in need.

10/13/2026

Sometimes, a little time with an animal can make a big difference. 🐴❤️

A new study from UC Davis found that spending just three minutes with miniature horses and donkeys helped improve teens’ moods, reducing feelings of sadness, loneliness, and nervousness. Even more interesting? Teens who recognized and responded to the animals’ body language experienced greater emotional benefits. It’s a beautiful reminder that these connections go both ways.

At On Golden Rescue, we see firsthand how special the bond between humans and animals can be. While our mission is to provide rescued animals with the love, care, and peaceful retirement they deserve, they have a pretty amazing way of giving something back to us, too.

Just ask Buckaroo, who recently shared a sweet moment with a teenage visitor! Sometimes, the smallest moments make the biggest difference.

Looking for a little quality animal time with your teen? Come meet our minis and other rescued residents! Schedule a tour and experience the special connection between humans and animals for yourself.

🌐 https://ongoldenrescue.org

🔗 Read more about the UC Davis study:
https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/just-three-minutes-miniature-horses-and-donkeys-improved-teens-mood

10/02/2026

Big ears, big personalities, and so much love to give. Learn more about adoption below!

10/01/2026

Meet Willie ❤️🫏 Those ears. That face. That little tuft of hair. We’re pretty sure he knows exactly how adorable he is.

Willie is a 13-year-old mini donkey who came to On Golden Rescue with three of his longtime companions Dexter, Sabu and Pippin. When they needed a new home, keeping this bonded group together was important. Taking in four new residents at once isn’t something that happens often, but our team took the time to plan, prepare and make sure there was room for all four.
When Willie arrived, he was in rough shape and in need of veterinary and farrier care. After some much-needed TLC and time to settle into his new forever home, we’re happy to say this sweet little guy is thriving.

Safe, healthy, surrounded by friends, and looking pretty darn handsome while doing it. Life is looking good for Willie. 🫏❤️

To learn more about Willie, meet the other animals who call On Golden Rescue home, and find out how you can help support their care, visit us at https://ongoldenrescue.org

09/26/2026

Some days, the best updates are the quiet ones. ❤️
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Just Dexter, Sabu, and Willie stretched out in the sunshine, taking a nap without a care in the world.
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Safe, comfortable, loved, and apparently… croissants. 🥐🫏
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This is what sanctuary looks like.
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09/22/2026

Diablo & Big Blue are still looking for their people! These handsome boys are available for adoption through Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. If you’d like to learn more about Diablo & Big Blue, or about PVDR’s adoption process, please visit:
https://donkeyrescue.org/adoption/

09/11/2026

🌦️ RAIN OR SHINE - THE OGR OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW! 🐴💛

A little Oregon rain won’t stop the horses, donkeys, mules, minis or goats, and we hope it won’t stop you either!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, from 11 AM–3 PM as we open the gates at On Golden Rescue.

There’s something pretty special about the sanctuary on a cool, misty Oregon day. So grab your raincoat, pull on your waterproof shoes or boots, dress in layers and come ready for a little adventure!

Come meet our residents, hear their stories, explore the sanctuary, visit with our staff and volunteers, and see firsthand what “No More Bad Days” looks like. 💛

🥪 Bring your appetite, too! Pack a picnic to enjoy at the sanctuary, or stop by The Blue House Restaurant in Vernonia on your way out. Call ahead at (503) 429-4350, let them know your order is for the OGR Open House, and they’ll generously donate 10% of Open House lunch sales back to OGR!

We’ll have places to sit and enjoy your lunch, although you may have a donkey or two wondering if you brought enough to share. Please resist those faces. They’re professionals. 😂

🌦️ We may get some sunshine. We may get some rain. Either way, we know we’ll have a great day together.

🎟️ Admission is FREE
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 On Golden Rescue | Birkenfeld, Oregon

OGR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sanctuary, and simply coming out, learning about our mission and meeting the animals means so much to us.

The animals will be here rain or shine - and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🐴🫏🐐💛

09/04/2026

🐴🌲 ONE WEEK TO GO! 🌲🐴

We’re officially just one week away from the On Golden Rescue Community Open House, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the sanctuary! 💛 Join us Saturday, September 12, from 11 AM–3 PM for a day of animals, fresh air, and fun on our beautiful 105-acre sanctuary.

🐴 Meet 45+ rescued horses, mini horses, donkeys, goats & other residents
🚜 Take a hayride around the property
🎨 Stop by the kids’ craft station
📸 Snap a picture at our hay bale photo booth
🌲 Explore the sanctuary and learn more about the animals who call OGR home

And make a day of it! Grab a picnic lunch from Blue House Mediterranean Cafe in Vernonia on your way out, they’ll be generously donating 10% of their lunch proceeds that day back to OGR. 💛

📞 Call ahead: (503) 429-4350
📍 919 Bridge St., Vernonia

Admission is completely FREE! We just ask that you reserve your spot ahead of time to help us plan for parking, hayrides and activities.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
🌦️ Rain or shine
🥾 Closed-toe shoes recommended

Come spend the day with the herd. We can’t wait to see you! 🐴💛

Reserve your FREE spot + get all the details:
https://ongoldenrescue.org/open-house-2026/

08/24/2026

Learning to Listen Without Words 🫏💛

Some of the best conversations at OGR don’t involve words at all. Recently, our staff, volunteers, and some of their children participated in an educational seminar taught right here at On Golden Rescue, learning how horses, donkeys, and mules communicate through their ears, eyes, expressions, posture, and movement, with our residents serving as some pretty adorable teachers.

Our donkeys and mules were curious, gentle, and more than happy to soak up the extra attention. ❤️ It was especially sweet watching the kids begin to recognize all the little ways these animals tell us how they’re feeling. Donkeys and mules are incredibly intelligent, thoughtful, affectionate animals, and spending time with them reminds us just how much can be communicated when we slow down, pay attention, and connect. Sometimes the best teachers have four legs and very long ears. 🫏

Want to meet them for yourself? Join us for the On Golden Rescue Open House on Saturday, September 12, from 11 AM–3 PM! Come meet the animals, explore the sanctuary, and learn more about OGR. The Open House is FREE to attend - we do ask that you reserve your free spot ahead of time so we can plan for parking, hayrides and supplies. Make a day of it and grab a picnic lunch from the Blue House in Vernonia, who are generously donating 10% of their lunch profits to OGR that day.

Visit our website to register, we would love to welcome you to OGR!
https://ongoldenrescue.org/open-house-2026/

No More Bad Days. 💛

04/26/2026

OGR had quite the day giving a tour to 21 students from Jewel School. Nothing like watching young minds light up when they meet our residents and learn what sanctuary life is all about!

04/21/2026

Three bonded souls. One rare chance to keep them together.
Your kindness helps us keep families together. Link in bio.

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71840 Fishhawk Road
Clatskanie, OR
97016

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https://linktr.ee/ongoldenrescue

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