B.C. SPCA rescues neglected llamas [Video]

Eight llamas – including one baby – reported to be “at large” in Surrey, B.C., have been surrendered to the SPCA, according to the organization.

A local animal control officer contacted the charity after finding the llamas, concerned they had potentially been abandoned.

“The majority of the llamas were heavily matted, and their toenails were overgrown,” a news release form the B.C. SPCA says.

“The llamas had no apparent entry to shelter, and the only accessible water was noted to be puddles on the ground. There was no feed visible.”

All eight llamas have been taken to a barn operated by the charity, where next steps in their care are being determined.

“They are still too fearful for us to safely be able to groom them,” said Layla Gilhooly, manager of the charity’s Good Shepherd community animal centre, adding that shearing them at this time of year is not ideal …