The BCSPCA announced on November 28 that they had rescued eight llamas south of Surrey, British Columbia (BC), including a four-month-old baby.<\/p>\n
According to the SPCA, they were contacted by animal control officers who reported that the llamas appeared to have been abandoned. Many of the llamas had overgrown, tangled fur and long claws. They were also not allowed inside the home, there were only puddles of water to drink, and no food was found nearby. The rescued llamas were moved to the SPCA’s shed in Surrey.<\/p>\n
The SPCA is currently consulting with a veterinarian about what to do with the llama’s fur. If the fur grows too long, it can cause dermatitis, so it needs to be shaved, but the llama is still wary of staff and is not in a condition to be shaved. In addition, the current temperature is too low for shaving, so the SPCA is considering covering the shaved llama with a blanket over the winter, depending on the veterinarian’s instructions.<\/p>\n
The SPCA will soon be looking for people to adopt llamas. Llamas are social, pack animals, so it is difficult to keep them alone, but they can live with other animals, such as goats, sheep, and horses. Daily care includes brushing, shearing at least once a year, and clipping their nails. They also need good quality hay and a clean shed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"