We placed Wonky and Evander yesterday with the Sun Valley Indian School in Sun Valley, AZ. It’s approximately 10 miles east of Holbrook. I am usually cautious about these types of adoptions – with an organization vs. a family, but felt that both Tammy and Tina are dedicated to the organization and will give the two llamas excellent care. The facility is well maintained. In addition to the 1/2 acre area with shelter, there is easy access to well fenced pasture exceeding 10 acreas. The school currently has two horses and chickens. They’re preparing an area for sheep. Photos attached.
The school’s weblink, should you want more information, is: http://www.indianschool.org/index.html
Looking for a pet? Chandler woman seeks homes for 15 llamas.
“Llamas Find Refuge at Queen Creek Facility” by Sarah J. Boggan Featured in the East Valley Tribune
April 21, 2008
“Llamas Find Refuge at Queen Creek Facility”
by Sarah J. Boggan
Featured in the East Valley Tribune
” Queen Creek residents Dave Salge and Alicia Santiago have their hands full with nine rescued llamas in addition to four of their own, as part of the Arizona Llama Rescue, a non -profit they founded. “A lot of older people get into llamas and alpacas and eventually they go into nursing homes or pass away” Santiago said. “A majority come from those situations…”
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“Taking Care of Llamas is Serious for Chandler Woman” by Weldon Johnson Featured on www.azcentral.com
April 3, 2009
“Taking Care of Llamas is Serious for Chandler Woman”
by Weldon Johnson
Featured on www.azcentral.com
“Barbara Peacock is used to people stopping and staring at the odd-looking animals in her backyard …..”
April 4, 2009
“Rescue Finds Homes for Llamas”
by Weldon Johnson
Featured in the Chandler Republic
“A good potential llama owner is someone with enough space for athe animals and lives in an area where they are allowed”
It wasn’t the best day to travel; but Kathy Lohr was very excited to meet Lakota and welcome him to his new home in Mayer, Arizona.
Lakota has a new home!
I hit my first snow between Camp Verde and Strawberry, and then as I started up the Mogollon towards Forest Lakes and Heber found the 4-wheel-drive a necessity with snow and wind staying with me all the way to Snowflake.
Traveling with me today from Queen Creek to Snowflake was our recent alpaca surrender – Bandit (a.k.a. Norman). He also seemed happy with his new space; flirting with the girls and running through the snow along the guy’s fence line. We’ll start working on his some of his social inadequacies after he gets acclimated.
Nash had been weathering the storm all afternoon and wasn’t too excited about his new roommate.
Arizona Llama Rescue will be at Reid Park in Tucson,Arizona this Saturday 2/20. Come visit the llamas and learn about these amazing animals. The AZLR team will be on hand to answer questions and talk about adoption with interested families
AZLR board member Barbara Peacock made the news today talking to the East Valley Tribune about the economy’s effect on llamas. Read the full story here. They’re not loosing their jobs – but their owners are. As families are hit with economic challenges, llama’s are being displaced in record numbers. Homes are lost, jobs are lost, money is tight.
Remember the Arizona Llama Rescue in your donations. Just $15 will buy a bale of hay and the AZLR and the llamas appreciate that support! Any donation is genuinely appreciated and put to good use. AZLR funds are carefully used to rescue llamas. The AZLR team boards llamas while we care for them and prepare them for new homes. Some fund are available to help distressed llamas when we get a call. The need is constant and ongoing. We appreciate your ongoing interest and support.
Charlie the llama first appeared on Animal Planet in 2000. He was an over night success and his owners gave him his own website. Today, the site is updated and every bit as much fun. Charlie speaks to children sharing pictures of his friends and adventures. Here you’ll also find some great info about caring for llamas .
We love seeing websites like this that help build awareness and educate even the youngest about these gentle camelids. Llamas are kid friendly if they are raised and treated respectfully. Helping youngsters understand how to approach and treat a llama is critical for anyone considering adding a llama to their family.