The Shi'Lo' Story
I'm sure every alpaca farmer you talk to could tell you a story about when they saw their first alpaca and immediately fell in love with those big brown eyes, soft, luxurious fiber and gentle lovable ways.
Our journey began over 15 years ago, in Flagstaff, Arizona. My husband and I travel "Out West" yearly for our get away vacation. Sitting in a small Mom and Pop restaurant we saw an article, in the local newspaper, featuring a farm called "Cloud Dancer Alpacas." They had pictures of the cutest little animals we had ever seen. That was all it took--one picture--and one side trip to "Cloud Dancer" and we were hooked!! These gentle, shy creatures capture your heart and run with it. I can still remember that first feeling of "I just gotta have these guys in my back yard!!"
It took us 10 years to actually make that happen, but after much research, preparation and planning, we had our first 3 boys. Benidict, Desert Storm and Desperado came home to live with the Flores Family. My initial plan was to have these 3 alpacas as pets in my back yard!! Since that time our Alpaca Family has grown to 15 "Wonderful Boys" that live on my farm and 14 females that have homes on local ranches, Golden Spirit Alpaca Ranch and Alpaca Magic, USA.
We are also home to 3 lovable dogs, 3 goats and "Tide" the Donkey.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
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