Note: Although this page references "llamas," we are getting more and more alpacas into rescues. There is no difference in how we handle them.

Llamas are very strongly herd oriented, and they often develop close friendships with other lamas. Whenever possible, we try to adopt out llamas in their "family" groups. We have been known to make exceptions, but unless you already have one or more llamas, we never adopt one out or send it to foster care by itself. If you are interested in adopting or fostering SWLR llamas, download the required forms from the adjacent column; then fax to 775.256.4860, or mail the completed forms to SWLR at the address above.

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Adopting

1. Contact SWLR to discuss your interests.
2. Review the Facility Requirements and Required Llama Care documents.
3. Locate and talk with a llama veterinarian in your area.
4. Print and send to SWLR the Adoption Application and Adoption Agreement (available in Adoption/Foster packet).
5. An SWLR representative will contact you to arrange a facility check. Transportation issues may also be discussed at this time. (That is sometimes the most logistically difficult to arrange. If you can provide transport, please let us know.)
6. Pay the adoption fee and take your llama home!

Fostering

We are in dire need of new foster homes in all our SWLR states. We also need sanctuaries for those llamas that are unadoptable due to age, health or behavioral issues. If you can help, please contact us!

To foster a llama (or at least two if you don't already have llamas), the process is very much like adopting, except you don't have to pay an adoption fee. (All forms available in the adjacent column.)

1. Contact SWLR to discuss your interests.
2. Review the Facility Requirements and Required Llama Care and Farm Maintenance documents.
3. Locate and talk with a camelid veterinarian in your area.
4. Print and send to SWLR the Adoption Application and Adoption Agreement (available in Adoption/Foster packet).
5. An SWLR representative will contact you to arrange a facility check. Transportation issues may also be discussed at this time. (That is sometimes the most logistically difficult to arrange. If you can transport, please let us know.)
6. Take your llamas to their new foster home!

Surrendering Llamas to SWLR

At the present time, we are unable to take in llamas except in urgent situations. We just don't have enough foster homes. As space becomes available, we hope to again be open for intakes.

When we take in a llama, it is evaluated at an SWLR facility; then released to foster care while awaiting adoption. To surrender a llama to SWLR, follow this process:

1. Contact SWLR to arrange a surrender.
2. Print and the Surrender Agreement (download in PDF or DOC format).
3. Complete the agreement and send to SWLR. One of our representatives will contact you to make arrangements.

On This Page
Adopting Llamas
Fostering Llamas
Surrendering Llamas

Do you have more questions
about adopting or fostering llamas, or about surrendering a llama?
Contact us!

If you're new to llamas and wonder what you'd be getting into, read Laura's article, "So You Think You Want Llamas."