DEPARTMENT OF LLAMA SECURITY:
Fernando Is On Duty 24/7 To Keep Our Farm Camaraderie Right

You can count on your trusty watch dog to sound alert for your home, but who's looking after the herd? On Pasado’s Safe Haven sanctuary, 80 acres of foothills in the Cascade Mountains, we can sleep soundly at night knowing Fernando Llama is on the case. It's no wonder this employee of the month is responsible for the busiest barn on the farm.

Llamas instinctively are always ready to protect. They offer some of the best animal security available - standing tall among the small, intermingling with delicate footsteps and an observant eye. Llamas naturally bond with other animals, like Fernando's heard, including sheep and goats of large and small variety. From the moment of their introduction, he immediately wanted the role of their protector.

Just like a family, they've seen some crazy times together. When our Ewe Mary had her babies0 on Christmas Eve and no one was at the barn to assist, Fernando was. Pacing like an expectant father, keeping the curious onlookers at bay, and all the while watching out for predators. He took his role of Uncle Ferny seriously. When a volunteer brought along a cocker spaniel, he stopped Elijah, the baby lamb, in his tracks from getting too close to the unknown canine. Preventing the baby lamb's curiosity from resulting in harm.

Llamas are very gentle with people and animals under their care.  However, they can recognize a threat and react in a way that sends a powerful message; "Stay clear of my friends!"  Their size alone can deter aggressors, but they're not afraid to use their powerful legs to give a kick, or a insulting spit.

Guard llamas are becoming more and more popular in large-scale sheep and goat farms because they offer a non-lethal means of protection against wild carnivores.

You can find Fernando working dutifully at Pasado's Safe Haven during our Spring Farm Tour, April 11th, 2009. Only three times a year do we open our doors to the public, where you can experience Pasado's life in person, see the sanctuary and meet the rescues! Spots are limited, so RSVP today.

Fernando Llama was rescued by Pasado’s Safe Haven after being discovered in squalid living conditions. He, with Barak Ollama and the Dali Llama, were crammed in to small living conditions, with 15 other llamas, up to their hocks in mud. His personal experience has made him especially sensitive to the well being of other animals on our farm today.

Help us keep Fernando Llama busy by continuing our rescue work.  Make generous donation here today.

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