Llama at Methuen shelter needs home | Merrimack Valley

METHUEN — A just one-eyed llama named Hyacinth is amongst practically 200 freshly homeless animals to get there at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in just the previous four weeks.

The mass surrender of horses, goats and other farm animals is owing in large element to legislation enforcement investigations into neglect complaints, and voluntary surrenders from overwhelmed farm animal owners, according to shelter officers.

“As of nowadays Nevins Farm is house to extra than 220 horses, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks and other farm animals—a inhabitants that is developed by about 90% in just the very last two months,” stated Director of Adoption Center and Plans at MSCPA-Angell Mike Keiley.

Hyacinth is only the fifth llama to arrive at the MSPCA in 20 decades. She was surrendered April 6 when her past owner could not treatment for her anymore.

A veterinary team at the Cummings University of Veterinary Drugs at Tufts University removed a broken eye, and the 10-year-previous created her way to the Methuen farm just after.

The surgical procedures took place April 7 and price additional than $5,000 to complete, officers say. Donors are remaining sought to assist defray the fees.

According to Keiley, the ideal adopter in this circumstance is anybody with llama expertise and time to devote with a social animal. An existing herd of appropriate animals that she could be part of is a plus.

“In her earlier residence she experienced goat companions that she savored considerably,” explained Keiley.

Stop by mspca.org/nevinsadopt to utilize for adoption or learn a lot more.