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Meet Shakira
A sweet and brave llama rescued from severe neglect.
Her Story
Shakira’s past is heartbreaking. Typically gentle, calm and social animals, llamas are sentient beings deserving of our care and respect. Tragically, when we found Shakira, she was malnourished and living in horrible conditions. She was suffering from untreated leg and neck wounds from a dog attack and needed medical care.
Our team responded just in time
Shakira’s case involved 9 llamas who had been severely neglected by their owner for some time. We were contacted by the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office to assist with this case as they had no resources to get these llamas to safety. They had been suffering from a lack of food, shelter, and necessary care. Some had terrible hoof rot, parasites and injuries, and all were severely malnourished.
The neglect was so extreme that we found many deceased animals on the property. It was a heartbreaking scene as llamas are herd-oriented animals and form close bonds. Our team found one llama who would not leave the side of his deceased mate, who had passed some time ago. Neglect cases are challenging as the animals have suffered for a prolonged period of time. In addition to chronic health issues, our team often handles very scared and unsocialized animals.
Once safe, we brought four of the llamas (including Shakira) back to our sanctuary and Olympic Peninsula Alpaca and Llama Rescue took in five. We have been providing ongoing care and rehabilitation for each one, including medical treatment and socialization to slowly get them comfortable around humans. Thanks to our incredibly dedicated and patient team, they are recovering well and making great progress at the sanctuary!
@pasados We’ve been supporting Shakira’s recovery from a terrible case of neglect in Yakima. Ever since she arrived, Shakira has been growing into herself and learning that life doesn’t have to be scary. All of us are so happy that she has this space to blossom into the sensational llama she is. We’re not crying, you’re crying!!! #RescueAnimals #RescueJourney #AnimalSanctuary #AnimalRescue #AnimalWelfare #fyp #foryou #viral #hopecore #hope #crying #emotional #shakira #recovery ♬ original sound – Pasado’s Safe Haven
On the road to recovery
Shakira has blossomed into a sweet and curious girl who joined our herd of goats and sheep where she has become guardian. She loves exploring her new yard, grazing and using her long neck to forage for leaves. She has come a long way and is finally relaxed and brave. We are so proud of her!
Shakira in the news
FOX 13 came out to the sanctuary to meet the llamas and cover their rescue story, including hearing from one of Shakira's dedicated caregivers, Syd.
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