Homes must provide:
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a minimum of ½ an acre exercise space for 1 or 2 llamas, or a minimum of one acre for every 4 llamas. - maintain a properly fitted halter and lead for each llama
- a safe, well maintained fence
- shelter from inclement weather
- hay and grain
- mineral salt
- routine care including vaccinations, de-worming, shearing and toe-nail trimming
- veterinary care as needed
SELR's adoption fee is $250.00 which includes:
- a properly fitted halter and lead (growing llamas may need new halters eventually)
- Caring For Llamas book
- gelding for males
- ongoing support, information and help through local mentors
SELR does not place solitary llamas, except as guardians for sheep, goats or other appropriate livestock in appropriate situations. SELR is committed to the lifelong care of every llama that passes through our gates. Adoptive homes must return llamas to SELR that they no longer want or cannot care for, and must permit periodic inspection of the animals and facilities by a mentor or peer reviewer. If new to llamas, the adopter must find a mentor who will teach them how to shear, trim toenails, give injections, de-worm and help out with emergencies. In many cases, we can find a mentor to help you.
Procedure to Adopt or Foster:
- 1. Please read through the information on the website. Then fill out an adoption application. This is "snail" mailed to the adoption coordinator for your area.
- 2. Once your form has been received, an adoption coordinator will contact you to discuss adoption with you. If there is not one for your area, we will forward the information to another rescue organization.
- 3. A mentor will be appointed for you unless you have one already. Your mentor will be "your new best friend" as you join the world of llama owners. They will be there to answer your questions and assist with advice as needed.
- 4. Your adoption coordinator will go over with you the list of available llamas and assist you in your choice. Once your choice is made and your facilities inspected, transportation will be arranged. On delivery, the final adoption form will be signed with payment of the adoption fee. There is a 30-day refund policy of adoption fee or you may select another llama.
For an adoption: Once a llama or alpaca has been chosen and your facilities inspected and approved, transportation will be arranged. On delivery, the final adoption form will be signed with payment of the adoption fee. There is a 30 day refund policy of adoption fee or you may select another llama if for any reason your initial choice doesn't work out.
For a fostering situation: Once a llama or alpaca has been chosen and your facilities inspected and approved, transportation will be arranged. On delivery, the final fostering form will be signed. From that point, you assume responsibility for day to day care for that animal. SELR is responsible for any major medical expenses that arise, but the Adoption Coordinator (or another SELR representative) should be consulted before action is taken to incur any significant expense. As with adoption, if the animal does not work out for any reason, we arrange transport back to one of our approved facilities and negotiate a replacement if that is desired.
We actively seek permanent homes for llamas or alpacas housed in foster home situations, but the foster home has right of first refusal if someone expresses an interest in adoption of animals in their care. - 5.Your facilities will be inspected periodically by an agent of SELR while you have an SELR rescue. The facility checklist and llama care checklist will be filled out and signed and kept on file. If the facility does not pass inspection, a form addressing concerns and an improvement plan including a deadline will be issued. A re-inspection will occur on the deadline to ensure the plan has been carried out. If the plan has not been completed, but progress has been made, the inspecting agent may grant an extension, documenting the circumstances and new deadline. If the facility cannot be maintained appropriately, the llamas will be removed and returned to intake.
Ready to begin with SELR to bring a llama into your life as an adoptive or foster home? Please complete the adoption application and mail it (via postal service) to the adoption coordinator for your area. We will contact you as soon as your application has been processed. Just so you know, your information and privacy will be respected and will not be provided to ANYONE except in reference to lama or alpaca rescue. Looking forward to helping you find llamas to steal your heart and share those happy hums with!
