Articles of Interest

The History of Southwest Llama Rescue, Inc.
The origins and contributions of SWLR.
So You Think You Want Llamas?
If you're thinking about getting into llamas, this is a great real-life story about the joys and challenges of the first year.
Building a Restraining Chute
Instructions, pictures and materials list
Dangerous Behavior in Llamas
The "berserker" or "Aberrant Behavior Syndrome" llama; or is it something else?
Emergency Planning
How to be prepared for the most "common" emergency situations.
SW Region Llama/Alpaca Vets
Camelid veterinarians in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming.
How to Use a Belly Line to Halter Train Your Llama (SELR)
Loading llamas that are not halter-broken.

Articles in Progress... check back for updates! Or, if you have questions about any of these topics, contact SWLR for more information.

Evacuation Planning
If you're in the path of Mother Nature's occasional wrath, this is priceless info!
Rescue Stories, I
Tales of SWLR rescue llamas, the happy endings
Rescue Stories, II
The not-so-happy side of llama rescue
Why Rescue?
Ever wonder why llama rescue is even necessary? Or what you can do to help?
Diary of a Determined Duo... Luce & L'illette
The story of Luce, who lost his nose in a dog attack (by Cathy Spalding of
Gentle Spirit Llamas)
Persevering Through the Losses
After a series of llama misfortunes, we wonder if we are doing more harm than good.
Desensitizing
How to accustom a llama to your touch or to prepare for wearing a pack.
Training the ABS "Berserker"
The techniques and tips used by SWLR and SELR llama rehabilitators to save the lives of llamas deemed "berserk" and destined for Euthanasia.
Make an Outdoor Mineral Feeder (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
Simple and inexpensive mineral feeder.
Trimming Toenails
It's not rocket science, but there are a few things you should know.
Filing Fighting Teeth
Getting rid of those dangerous scimitar-like teeth of males and a few females.
Restraint Chute Plans by Stan Ebel and Jim Hook (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
Build-it-yourself plans for a llama restraint chute.
Loading Difficult Llamas (SELR~Reprinted by permission)
It's bound to happen... some just don't want to go in the dark maw of a trailer. What to do?!
Shearing Tips
Electric or hand? Vertical or horizontal? Tips from the pros.
Tarp Shelters
Build an inexpensive shelter for your pasture.
Body Scoring
Determining the body condition of your llama.
When You Have to Say Good-bye
What to do when your llama dies.