Fluffy Llama Ears

Fluffy Llama Ears

by | Mar 26, 2014 | Ear Problems, Ears, Guard Llamas, Llama Body

Fluffy llama ears might look really cute, but they do serve a purpose. Classic llamas tend not to have woolly ears; instead the ear opening is completely unobstructed, enabling them to detect faint sounds and pinpoint locations.  This is one reason they make such...
Toenails Need Trimming

Toenails Need Trimming

by | Mar 13, 2014 | Llama Body, Toenails & Trimming

One of the first things that needs attention when a newly rescued llama arrives in the Sanctuary, is toenail trimming.  Many llamas are acquired as guard animals and  left to roam out in the pasture with sheep or goats and since they receive very little attention,...

Rewards for Mucking Out

by | Mar 3, 2014 | Mucking Out

Okay, so I occasionally whine about the llamas making a terrible mess in the barn.  No sooner do we fork the manure into the wheelbarrow, get it cleaned away  and cover the floor with new straw  and there will be a queue of llamas waiting to mark their territory once...
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We respectfully acknowledge that The Llama Sanctuary is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc (Shuswap) people. We are grateful for their stewardship of these lands since time immemorial and recognize the ongoing role of Indigenous communities in caring for the land, animals, and people. As a sanctuary dedicated to healing and connection, we strive to honour these values in our work.