Good News Notes: “On 8 acres of farmland north of the Pardon Gray Preserve, alpacas roam with donkeys and miniature horses, chickens mingle with turkeys, and a pig called Jack accompanies visitors on their tour of the property. Call it a Peaceable Kingdom. Wendy Taylor calls it theWest Place Animal Sanctuary, home to roughly 100 farm animals…
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Llama and Alpaca sanctuary provides safe home to animals across the country
Good News Notes: “In Corvallis, 38 llamas and alpacas roam the grounds of a sanctuary entitledSafe Haven. It is one of just around four of its kind in the country, taking in llamas and alpacas from all over. “They’re just like us humans. We each have our own temperament and personality. But they all take…
Therapy llama is helping vulnerable groups in Oregon get through pandemic
Good News Notes: “Caesar the llama has had a busy few months. He’s been “leading” virtual story time with students, recording birthday videos, and even attending protests near his farm in Jefferson, Oregon. Caesar is part of a growing trend known as llama therapy, which has become a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable populations,…
Surprising therapy and emotional support animals
Good News Notes: “Though dogs are the most common therapy animal, plenty of other animals support their owners. Pet Partners told ABC News that, “dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, rats, miniature pigs, llamas, alpacas, horses, donkeys, and mini-horses” can all be therapy animals. There are important distinctions between therapy animals and emotional support animals. Therapy…
Photos of animals meeting each other at zoos and aquariums
Good News Notes: “As people around the world continue to stay at home, animals at aquariums and zoos are getting the chance to meet each other for the very first time. From penguins and whales to orangutans and otters, new friendships are blossoming everywhere. Insider has rounded up some of our favorite animal meet-ups to…
Walking with alpacas to relieve stress
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