A cute herd of alpacas have stolen the show – and plenty of hearts – at Arcare Parkinson in Queensland.
The cute animals were brought in to the facility by local resident, Alison, who is an old friend and neighbour of Arcare aged care resident, Doreen.
“It was such a great morning; it was lovely to see so many residents come out to see the Zac and Val the alpacas,” said Doreen of the visit.
The visit came about after 91-year-old Doreen moved into Arcare Parkinson, with Alison promising to bring the woolly crew in for a visit.
Their first visit took place during COVID-19 lockdowns, so the residents could only enjoy the alpacas from afar. Now, the residents can say that they have cuddled and interacted with an alpaca up close.
“We are very happy that this could again for our residents; it’s not every day they can see,
pet and feed alpacas, for most it was the first time ever being around them!” Arcare Lifestyle Coordinator, Jodie said.
“It was so wonderful to see the biggest smiles on everyone’s faces and those smiles didn’t
leave for the rest of the afternoon.”
Pet therapy provides a range of social, mental and emotional benefits to residents at our
Arcare Parkinson community, she said.
“It was a fantastic experience for all the residents and our team members and we can be sure that Alison and her alpacas will be welcomed back to the community with open arms.”
