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SELR - Gelding who jumps
We have a recently (as in last week) gelded male who came to us as the result of an HS seizure in south GA. It appears that the primary reason this guy survived is that he jumped out to forage and then jumped back into the enclosure to be with the herd.
There was evidence of 32 llamas in the field - skeletons, decomposed bodies, and 8 emaciated survivors. A young cria has since been euthanized so we are down to 7 who are now safely housed and under veterinary care.
This guy has had a rough time and we would love to find somewhere he can be safely housed and prevented from roaming. Now that he has been gelded that will hopefully help. We are also hoping that a regular feeding routine will ease his urge to roam as well. He is currently being housed in (very) temporary quarters but cannot stay there. Plus it is restrictive for him - he needs to be part of perhaps a bachelor herd on a large pasture or at the very least, in some sort of pen along with a buddy or two that is rigged with elevated ribbons or webbing to present a heightened visual barrier.
If anybody has any ideas, please feel free to contact me or Karen Pihera, DVM (kpihera@aol.com)
Thanks!
- Deb
Deborah Logan
Southeast Llama Rescue
Coordinator AL/GA/TN
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Velasquez on -
Holy Cow Deb. This is Lisa Velasquez here in Selma,(I have Figgie and Buttons). This made me cry and I'm at work. You guys do such great work. Thank you!
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by Deborah Logan on -
This particular situation has been really hard on everyone as there is much conjecture on just who those skeletons might represent. A lot of tears and a lot of outrage in the GA camelid community.
- Deb
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Permalink Reply by Chrystal Chaddock on -
How sad to hear that these dear creatures have to endure such abuse and neglect. Thanks for all the work you do...youre an angel :-)
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Permalink Reply by Deborah Logan on
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We have found a temporary situation for Phantom. We are still looking for a permanent home for him but for now he will have a safe place to let his hormones settle and get used to regular feedings. Many thanks to Liliane Grant of Llamas of Atlanta - she has an enclosure with 8 foot fencing which was used years ago to house elk(!)
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