Firwood Farm Alpacas & Rescue

10/22/2025

Great video and I love seeing three of my rescue babies doing so well. Some may remember Cuzco (Betty’s baby), Augie (Wilma’s) and Sage (Rosemary’s). 💙💙💙They are all grown up and you can visit them at Cougar Mountain Zoo!

10/20/2025

We are looking for volunteers to help out in the gift shop during our holiday shopping hours. If you are interested, please comment below and I’ll reach out to you. Thank you!

10/20/2025

Sharing a complimentary coloring page for our younger followers. Thank you for supporting our alpaca rescue!

10/16/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2026 PNW Yarn Crawl and pick up your complimentary bookmark at any of the participating shops! www.pnwyarncrawl.com

09/25/2025

09/23/2025

We rescued this guy as a tiny abandoned baby who rode on my lap from Onalaska to Puget Sound Goat Rescue. They named him Noah and look at what a handsome boy he is now! 🐐💙

Last week, I waived the white flag and called our vet team for back-up and now, we need your help too!

A $25 donation will sponsor a goat for "Herd Health Day" and we currently have 133 goats at the farm.

I work tirelessly to provide the very best care for every animal here at the farm. I have no paid staff to support me. We have an incredible volunteer team that help with cleaning chores 4 days a week and volunteers who work behind the scenes on things like our accounting and website but everything else, it is on my shoulders. I am one person, doing the work that 3 people used to do just a few years ago. We have more rescues in one location than ever before and it's a lot. I am beyond exhausted and so is my body. So last week I called Dr. J and we made a plan.

Over the next few weeks, we will have 3 "Herd Health" days where every single goat will get their annual vaccines, hoof trims and any other treatments they need. Seniors will have their teeth checked so we know who needs dentals as we go into winter. I have sorted the herd into 3 groups and with the help of some of our volunteers, Dr. J and Dr. E will see each and every goat as we do a herd "re-set." going into winter.

We have ordered vaccines and are stocking up on everything we need but we really could use the help covering the cost. Even though I can do these things and have the trust of our vet team to do them, I also know when it is in everyone's best interest to ask for help. Not only will this get every goat here up to date, but it will also relieve a lot of stress on me and allow me to focus on other things as we head into our always busy winter season.

Our goal is to get all 133 goats sponsored to help cover a portion of this expense. Donations can be made via any of our platforms and if you have a specific goat you'd like to sponsor, just let us know.

Noah and all of us at PSGR are so grateful for your support!


https://www.pugetsoundgoatrescue.org/donate

09/08/2025

09/03/2025

URGENT POST: WESTERN WA FARMS ONLY!
Helping to find a home for 3 female alpacas whose owner tragically passed away.
Currently in Stanwood and must find a home before SEPT 30. They have been with an LGD.
Per current contact person: "Ages are unknown. Owner had them for 3+ years. They were neither very young nor particularly old when she bought them. They are sweet girls."
They will be adopted out under our adoption contract and will be subject to a farm inspection before being adopted out. PLEASE DM for more information and please share!

08/24/2025

Your llama or alpaca speaks long before they react.
Are you noticing the signs?
What is your animal telling you... before they speak loudly?

When people think about alpaca/llama body language, they usually look at the ears. But that’s only part of the story, and not the most important part.

A truly observant camelid owner watches the whole animal:

► Which feet are carrying weight?
► Where is the nose pointed?
► Is the animal breathing quickly?
► Are they holding their breath?
► Are they swallowing or drooling?
► Are they unnaturally still?

These small signs often go unnoticed, even by experienced owners. But they are the early warning system. If you miss them, you miss the moment to soften your energy, take a break, or step away, before things escalate.

If your alpaca or llama gets to the point of spitting, kicking, or trying to flee, the real opportunity to help them feel safe has already passed.

Camelidynamics teaches you how to notice what matters, when it matters, so you can change the outcome before there's a blowup.

Pay attention. Your alpacas/llamas are always telling you something.

👀 Want to learn more? Visit our website, buy our book, take our online courses, or keep following us for more educational posts! www.camelidynamics.com

08/18/2025

Alpaca Yoga - LAST class for the summer! This Saturday at 10am you can enjoy outdoor yoga and alpacas. Register on our website: www.firwoodfarmalpacas.com

07/16/2025