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Included with Adoption:
SELR's adoption fee is $300.00 per animal which includes:
- A properly fitted halter and lead (growing animals may need new halters eventually unless the one provided can be adjusted to a proper fit)
- Gelding & fighting teeth blunted for males. Females have a no-breeding clause in the adoption contract
- Shearing if appropriate to the season
- CDT vaccination
- Worming as appropriate
- Ongoing support, information, and help through local mentors
Transportation is the responsibility of the adopter but we are happy to assist if we can manage it using our volunteer network. Volunteers are reimbursed at .50/mile. We will plan a route and present the cost for your approval before we initiate planning. If you approve, the cost will be reflected separately in the adoption contract and added to the total fees. Please be advised that we cannot always move animals the entire way to you but we work hard to help you determine alternatives if that is the case.
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SELR Non-Breeding Policy
As a rescue organization, SELR has a non-breeding policy which is in accordance with the universally accepted practice of all sanctioned rescue organizations. If your interest is in a breeding animal, we would be happy to refer you to responsible breeders or organizations that can aid you in that arena. SELR non-breeding policy is non-negotiable. It is embedded in our charter and non-compliance could cause us to lose our nonprofit status.
NOTE: It is widely accepted and recommended amongst llamas and alpacas that males and females be kept in separate pastures. Males, even if gelded, can cause harm to females through testosterone-driven behaviors.
Males:
Gelding of all males is mandatory. If they are too young to geld at the time of adoption, SELR will pay for gelding at a later date, preferably between 18-24 months (on average). Each Adoption Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the status of these males to ensure gelding takes place at the appropriate time. If you have questions regarding this process, please direct them to your Coordinator or you can message the SELR Facebook page.
Females:
Because spaying a large animal involves inherent dangers for surgery, recuperation, as well as expense, we adopt out all females with a non-breeding contract. These policies apply universally and imply a level of trust and integrity between SELR and the adopter. Animals that are subsequently bred in violation of the foster/adoption contract are subject to removal from the home. We will place them back in foster care along with any offspring or in a foster experienced in birthing and aftercare.
Pregnant Females:
Placement of animals that are either suspected or confirmed to be pregnant upon surrender is done on a case-by-case basis. Experienced homes that currently maintain a herd comprised of both genders are the most likely candidates for pregnant animals. Typically we prefer to retain them in the foster system until we know the gender of the cria because placing a female with a male cria into an adoptive home could be a problem for those who do not have the facilities to separate them at weaning and maintain ongoing separation by gender until such time as the cria is old enough to be gelded.
Placement of these animals is at the discretion of the Adoption Coordinator.
