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Welcome to Rivendell Meadows Alpacas and Angoras. We are a retired US Army family who began raising alpacas in 2002. Being an Army wife, I found myself in an awkward situation after having to sell my home and small retail business in 2002 due to a Military move. Already having horses and the need to purchase land and home, I looked for an alternative business that I could move with me. Adding alpacas to the family was the perfect match. With my love for all animals, and already having the space, this was the best decision I could have made. Thereafter I added angora rabbits and then angora goats. The animals were my project while my husband built his Military career. My goal is to raise quality well loved animals in a small farm setting with the ability to give each one personal attention and care. We also have 10 horses, several dogs - both pets and Livestock Guardians, including 2 great Pyrenees, 2 Maremmas and 2 Anatolian/Pyr crosses and 1 Kangal, Heritage Turkeys,Guineas, barn cats, and 2 pot belly pigs. I must say, that we looked like a band of Gypsies when it comes to moving time. Everything goes. We also participate in animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming assistance when we can and now have several permanent rescued residents here. We do not breed our animals for sale, only for fiber production.
Tessa
