A llama who was badly injured following a bear attack on Vancouver Island last week is "recovering well" in the Shuswap.
Named "Meadow," the llama had most of her tail severed and a large chunk of flesh removed during the Oct. 19 attack. Unfortunately, her partner was killed during that same incident.
"Meadow is recovering well, her injuries are still very evident since her tail was mostly severed and a large chunk of flesh was removed from her rump, but it is looking much healthier now," said The Llama Sanctuary Manager David Chapman.
Now at The Llama Sanctuary in Chase, Meadow currently stays in the intensive care unit. Chapman noted Meadow could be a long-term resident of the rehab centre.
"She has a severe limp, which restricts her movements and so she remains in the Refirmary for the time being. She is showing signs of long term mineral imbalance, so she may well remain as a resident of The Sanctuary."
Despite the injuries, Meadow is starting to become closer with other animals in the area.
"Meadow is becoming closer now to the other Refirmary residents, especially Molly, a rather elderly and mostly blind alpaca. The Llama Sanctuary provides long term care for between 30 and 60 llamas and alpacas at any given time. Right now, we have 40."
As of now, the sanctuary is looking for donations for Meadow's medical, food and supply costs.
"Meadow is just one a great many llamas and alpacas requiring assistance in Canada each year and The Llama Sanctuary is by far the largest dedicated Camelid care facility in the nation."
Those looking to help meadow and other animals at the sanctuary can do so through here.
