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let's talk about llamas those quirky
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fluffy creatures that seem to be taking
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over the Internet one meme at a time
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sure they look cute and cuddly but let
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me give you 12 reasons why you should
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never own a llama this isn't just a
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casual suggestion it's a public service
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announcement one Social Butterflies
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first up Llamas are social animals they
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thrive in herds and need companionship
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to be happy so if you're thinking about
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getting just one llama you might as well
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get a pet rock instead a lonely llama is
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like a sad clown nobody wants that
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you'll have to double down and get at
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least two which means Double the Trouble
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two spitting Champions now let's talk
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about their Charming little habit
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spitting Yes you heard that right llamas
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are known for their delightful ability
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to hurl saliva at each other and
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sometimes at unsuspecting humans it's
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like they've got their own version of
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talking back want to bond with your
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llama prepare for a face full of llama
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lugie three not your average pet you
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might think you're adopting a cute
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little pet but llamas are livestock that
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means they come with all the
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responsibilities of farm animals feeding
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grooming and Healthcare if your only
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experience is with cats or dogs you're
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in for a rude awakening these aren't
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just oversized pets they require serious
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commitment four space requirements
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llamas need space to roam and graze they
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can't just chill in your living room or
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backyard like a dock they require room
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to run around and express their LL Ness
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if your property isn't zoned for
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livestock or doesn't have enough space
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you might as well forget it you can't
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just shove them in a corn corner and
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expect them to be happy five grooming
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Galore let's not Overlook grooming
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llamas have thick wool that needs
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regular shearing think of it as their
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version of a haircut but without the
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fancy Salon experience if you're not
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ready to deal with the mess of llama wo
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everywhere or learn how to Shear them
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properly you might want to reconsider
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this whole llama ownership thing six
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health concerns llamas can suffer from
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various health issues that require
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veterinary care they're susceptible to
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diseases like inoxia and parasites that
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can wreak havoc on their systems this
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means regular vet visits and potential
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medical bills piling up faster than your
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llama can spit seven training challenges
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training a llama isn't like teaching
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your dog to sit or roll over it's more
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akin to trying to convince a toddler not
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to throw a tantrum in the candy aisle
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they can be stubborn and independent
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making training sessions feel like an
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uphill battle against an adorable yet
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defiant fluff ball eight dietary needs
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llamas have specific dietary
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requirements that include hay and fresh
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water daily No Junk Food allows
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if you think feeding them is as simple
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as tossing some kibble in their pin
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think again you'll need to research what
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they eat and ensure they're getting the
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right nutrients nine emotional needs
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these animals are sensitive creatures
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with emotional needs too if they don't
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get enough social interaction or mental
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stimulation they can develop behavioral
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issues like aggression or depression you
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could end up with a drama llama instead
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of the Serene companion you envisioned
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10 zoning loss before you even think
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about bringing home a llama check your
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local zoning loss many places have
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strict regulations about owning
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livestock and getting caught with an
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illegal llama could lead to Hefty fines
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or Worse your beloved llama being taken
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away 11 llama addiction once you get one
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llama there's a good chance you'll want
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more llama addiction is real folks you
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start with one fluffy friend and
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suddenly find yourself running a
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full-fledged llama Farm in your backyard
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because they need companions 12 they
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belong in nature finally let's remember
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that llamas are wild animals at heart
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they belong in open pastures or
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mountains not in Suburban backyards or
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cramped apartments by keeping them as
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pets we're robbing them of their natural
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lifestyle in conclusion while llamas may
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look adorable on Instagram and make for
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great memes owning one is no walk in the
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park or should I say pasture from their
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social needs to their dietary
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requirements and health concerns these
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creatures require more than just love
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they need commitment and understanding
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that most casual pet owners simply
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aren't prepared for so let's leave the
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llamas where they belong in the wild and
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stick with pets that fit our lifestyles
