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Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue Non-Profit

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Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue Non-Profit

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https://opalpacarescue.org/

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10/28/2026

Girl scouts trip

10/25/2026

Recently, we adopted out two animals who have been with us for 4 years. The adopters home was a good home, and a previous adopter.

The two animals being adopted came together and the original family asked us one thing, to keep the animals together.

Shortly after delivering the two animals, a text came in saying one was escaping the pasture at the new home. The other one at that point was watching but not escaping.

How many of you have any idea how smart these animals are. They learn by being around their moms, then their herd.

I can try to capture rescues and literally only have one chance to put into place a plot on how to get them either into a pinch point, a chute or a corner, closing panels in around them. They watch everything you do.

If you miss your opportunity, you will never ever get them back into that spot because they just learned their weak spot of capture, and they won't put themselves in that position again.

One was escaping, the other wasn't YET but most certainly would be!

2 things. #1 If they were escaping then the fencing wasn't effective. If they were getting out, predators also could get in.

#2. The family who paid to adopt only wanted to surrender 1 of the 2.

I know this is a long story but Greg and I have these 2 animals with several things in play.

One is escaping, the other most likely will be escaping next,

the fence isn't adequate any more,

the adopters aren't physically able to fix the fence, nor the funds to replace it.

The adopters were then told if the fence isn't repaired we would have to bring both home.

Humans and animals suffer emotional distress. Humans build bonds (we wish all do) with their animals as well as financial investments are made.

Owners were crying, frustrated, financially harmed due to adoption fees paid and insisting only to surrender one of the two. Emotions were high, with confrontational demeanor and alot of energy.

Greg was there witnessing the older female in sever anguish, insisting only one could go. Greg doesn't deal with hurting crying women or stressful situations very well.

Amidst the confusion, our job is to adhere to our policy and our promise to these two animals' original owner.

Both animals were loaded up, and brought back home together.

Greg was so so upset after driving off with them, he had to pull over on the side of the road... Calling me, over and over he said he felt so sorry for the adopters. He explained " I just don't do well in these situations"!

By contract, by our mission, by our own love for these two, and a promise, he understood why he had to do this.

Contractually we are safe, the animals are safe, but Greg will forever carry the pain of this older couple, .....

The animals are home safe. The family is clearly upset. Greg was so affected he had decided when we get two more male alpacas who are surrendered, we will reach out to our "Village", we will go down to this couples house, & repair their fencing. Once the fencing is safe again and upto our standards, we will deliver two animals back.

So remember this story. Hopefully soon we will be asking for labor near the Oregon Washington Boarder, and you will help write the ending to this story. Xoxoxo

10/25/2026

Temporary Farm Worker for Onsite Volunteer Position at

Olympic Peninsula Llama/Alpaca Rescue Non-Profit Port Angeles Washington, on a 20 acre farm.

Trade of 15 hours per week of caring for alpacas llamas sheep and chickens and ground work. Most work will be feeding the animals and ensuring they have fresh clean water. Assisting Rescues, or helping at events are available, and especially a love for fiber or gardening, slobbering dogs, running chickens, and the love of working outdoors, are perfect fits.

Having your own trailer works best. Would need your own power. Potable water available but no direct trailer water or sewer. Porta Potties on site.

Extra work available at minimum wage.

Please email [email protected] or text 360 689 2836.

10/25/2026

Do you love Alpacas, Llamas and sheep?

Olympic Peninsula Alpaca Rescue is looking for volunteers to feed one day a week.

Training is provided. Bring a friend and make it an event. The rewards are beautiful. Approximate time needed is 2.5 to 3 hours once a week.

10/24/2026

Sometimes we are not liked. Sometimes we p**s people off. Volunteers have left, some don't talk to us.

One thing they all have in common is our absolute dedication to the safety, and even the social and mental health of our animals. Sometimes its the love between the people who surrender their animals and our dedication to their wishes.

Honestly, its a whirlwind in itself just mastering the balance of our jobs and usually its the animals best needs trumps us.

We are not always right. Seems when we aren't, the good animal karma brings these animals back home.

I have a few stories I would love to share with you guys. Remember what is right for one person may not be right for another but when it comes to our animals, there is only one right!!!

10/24/2026

Mother and Daughter from the horrific Ellensburg Rescue coming up for adoption. Baby was born after rescued and currently is at a foster in Port Orchard. Baby 1.5, mom estimated 4 or 5.

Approved applications, farm visit, video is fine, and phone interview required.

Adoption fee is $1000 each and we will NOT separate mom from daughter! We are located in Port Angeles. Transport available at cost

10/24/2026

Sheep toe trimming day.

10/23/2026

What does this photo say?

To me it Majestic Peace and Safety. Hank, or G.P., somehow comforts me just knowing he is there. Just his demeanor, he is relaxed and between the pastures just happy with where he is and comfortable with his family.

10/19/2026

Our three alpacas we drove all the way down to California at Huntley College are doing great.

We honestly work diligently about only adopting our animals to the best homes. This college is spoiling them.

This is a picture of Duke.

Address

669 Lee's Creek Road, A
Port Angeles, WA
98362

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 3pm
Tuesday	10am - 3pm
Wednesday	10am - 3pm
Thursday	10am - 3pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	10am - 3pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Website

http://www.OPAlpacaRescue.org/, https://greatnonprofits.org/org/olympic-peninsula-alpaca-rescue

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