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Bella and the Alpaca Team’s Special Update: Heartfelt Thanks and New Trailer Feature!
We are filled with joy and gratitude as we announce that, thanks to your generous donations, we have successfully funded the purchase of a new trailer to transport me, Bella, and my alpaca friends to our outreach appointments! Your support means the world to us, and we cannot thank you enough for making this dream a reality.

With our new trailer, we can now travel more comfortably and safely to our various engagements and appointments. It is a wonderful feeling to know that we can make this journey together, ensuring we all arrive happy and ready to spread joy to those we visit. Yay! Yay! Yay!
Even the happiest alpacas like us sometimes require specialized care, and having a reliable way to reach the Purdue Veterinary Hospital, just an hour and a half away, will make a significant difference in our lives. Several of us have had to make recent trips to Purdue for care; thank you for helping us get there safe and sound.
Thank you once again for your incredible kindness and support. With your help, we are looking forward to many more comfortable journeys together, sharing love and happiness along the way!

With all my fluffy gratitude,
Bella the Alpaca
& The Alpaca Herd





Nicely done! Congratulations to all who worked on the trailor project! Love to “my” alpacas and to the wonderful WVC staff!
Greetings sister Ann Sullivan, I was gifted with the adoption of Bella this Christmas and would like to know more about her and get updates and information about the alpaca, for example; How old is Bella now? Her feeding times, food and behaviors. How were her recent check ups and how often she is seen by a vet? What’s her favorite caretaker and animal friend? I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Debbie Eimers
Hi Debbie, I have passed your request on to Tara, who helps care for the alpacas. She will be in touch!