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AZLR
is as much about education as rescue. The mission statement of AZ Llama
Rescue is to:
1)
Educate the public and prospective llama/alpaca owners on the traits
and training of llamas and alpacas in the State of Arizona.
2)
Mentor owners on the care (shearing, toenail trimming, etc.) of llamas
and alpacas in the State of Arizona
3)
To rescue and rehome unwanted llamas and alpacas within the State of
Arizona.
Arizona
Llama Rescue, Inc received exemption from Federal Income Tax under section
501(c) (3) in 2007. Donations, which are the primary source of funding,
are tax deductable.
Surrender
Process
Lamas
(llamas and alpacas) are typically surrendered due to lifestyle changes.
This can be due to a divorce, health issues, job loss and occasionally
the death of the lama owner. Prior to the intake of the animal, an evaluation
is done to determine if the lama has any behavioral issues. ABS (Aberrant
Behavior Syndrome), though rare, may be a possibility with a lama. Most
lamas surrendered, however, are well behaved and halter trained.
Upon
intake, the animals are updated on vaccinations by a licensed veterinarian.
If necessary, fighting teeth will be blunted and gelding will also take
place by the veterinarian. Untrained animals are halter trained and an
evaluation will be done to determine if the animal has guardian capabilities
with sheep and/or goats. Occasionally an animal will show an interest
in packing, at that time packing training will be undertaken with that
animal.
Adoption
Process
Prior
to placing an animal with an adoptive home, an evaluation must be completed.
This would ensure that the lama(s) will have adequate space, shelter,
feed, veterinary care and the adopter requesting the animal is wanting
a lama for the right reasons. Steps are taken to ensure the animal is
not being adopted impulsively and once placed are hopefully placed permanently.
AZLR also provides mentorship throughout the lama's life time either with
an AZLR volunteer or AZLR will find a person with knowledge of lama care.
This includes toenail trimming, handler training and shearing.
Adoption fees are $250.00 for the first lama and $200.00 for the second.
Also included are a properly fitting halter, lead and the book, "Caring
for Llamas and Alpacas".
Foster
Process
The fostering process is much like the adoption process but the animal(s)
are still available for adoption. The foster caretaker must pass the evaluation
and is responsible for shelter, space and feed. However, should the foster
caretaker wish to adopt the lama(s), then, after a period of time of fostering,
a discount is given on the adoption fee.
So, why would one adopt or foster a lama? Well, they are multi-talented
animals, for one! Their fiber can be used to be spun into a luxurious
yarn that can then be used for knitting, weaving, crocheting, tatting
and other needle arts. Unspun the fiber makes a beautiful felted material.
Llama beans are wonderful for the garden. Tired of carrying all that weight
on your backpack trips to the high country? Why not train your new friend
to carry the load? Llamas, because of their soft padded feet, are environmentally
friendly and do not cause damage to terrain. They also have "neat"
droppings so you don't have to worry about a mess a much larger horse
would leave behind. Have a stressful job and need to wind down? A llama
is the perfect therapist! Due to their quiet persona and zen-like nature,
just being around a llama is enough to erase the stress of the day! It's
just unfortunate that everyone isn't lucky enough to have a llama in their
life!
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