Five
llamas and 14 sheep rescued
from a Somerset ranch in El Dorado County on April 22 and 23 are now available for adoption from El Dorado County Animal Control. The animals have received medical assessments from a veterinarian, any needed grooming, medication, food or other care to prepare them for a new home.
“We are hopeful that these animals will find loving homes,” said Tonya Ruffner, Kennel Supervisor for the Animal Control shelter in Placerville.
The animals are currently being cared for at The Grace Foundation in El Dorado Hills through a cooperative agreement with Animal Control. The animals will remain there until they are adopted. Information and some pictures of the adoptable animals are available at Animal Control’s website –
www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/animalcontrol
under the “Pet Adoption” section. Individuals may also view the
animals in person at The
Grace Foundation.
According to Ruffner, there are two different adoption processes for large livestock animals (such as llamas and horses) and smaller animals (such as sheep and goats). Large animal adoptions typically require a bid process, while adoptions for smaller animals do not.
Adoptions for the llamas will be done through a sealed bid process. Individuals interested in the llamas must complete a Livestock Bid Form, available at the shelter at 511 Placerville Drive in Placerville during regular business hours, and then put their information and bid amount in the envelope which is sealed and submitted to shelter staff. The minimum bid requirement for each llama is $150. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8.
“The adoption does not automatically go to the highest bidder,” explained Ruffner. “We also must insure that the adoption is a good fit for everyone. For example, we check to make sure the new home has adequate fencing, and shelter, and has no prior violations of county ordinances or state laws.”
Individuals interested in adopting the sheep must complete a regular adoption form available from the Animal Control shelter and pay $40 for each sheep. There are currently 11 female and three male sheep. The bidding process is not required for the sheep.
For more information about the adoption process please call the shelter at (530) 621-7631. For more information about viewing the animals at The Grace Foundation, please call (916) 941-0800.
The horses, cow and other animals rescued by Animal Control are continuing their rehabilitation at The Grace Foundation, and will be placed up for adoption when they are healthy enough. “We greatly appreciate the concern expressed by members of the public for the animals,” said Chief Animal Control Officer, Henry Brzezinski.
Anyone wishing to assist in the care of these animals through monetary donations may send a check to the El Dorado County Pet Aid Fund, El Dorado County Animal Control, 415 Placerville Dr., Suite N, Placerville, CA 95667 or call the Animal Control business office at (530) 621-5795. The Pet Aid Fund helps pay for veterinary care, medication, food and grooming for animals that have a need, including animals that have been rescued due to abuse or neglect.
