Residents at Moat House Care Home in Burbage, Leicestershire were surprised by two fluffy Alpaca visitors during their afternoon tea.
The Alpaca Pals, Dante and Dustin, paid them a delightful visit. The residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with cuddles, laughter, and joy as they interacted with their fluffy friends, creating cherished memories.
The loveable and curious animals which traditionally originate from Peru and are known for their beautiful soft fur, were met with cheers, gasps, laughter and even a few surprised faces when they took a guided tour around the home and its lavish grounds.
“We had a wonderful surprise visit from The Alpaca Pals, and it brought so much happiness to everyone at Moat House,” remarked a member of the Moat House team. “The whole home was eager to meet Dante and Dustin, and we loved treating them to a carrot stick or two during their visit!”
Throughout the afternoon, residents relished in the opportunity to cuddle and interact with Dante and Dustin, forming special bonds with the gentle creatures. The heartwarming experience provided smiles to the faces of all who attended.
A relative said” It’s so lovely seeing all the great things you do for your residents. Thank you so much for looking after them so well.”
Home Manager Paul Bundyford said, “The residents, their families and the team thoroughly enjoyed it, and it was an absolute delight to see the reaction on the residents faces when they met the alpacas. A day to remember! Our lifestyle and wellbeing program is designed around our residents and their passions. Here in the Leicestershire a lot of our residents have fond past times of animals and farms and this was truly special for them.”
A resident from the Knit and Natter Club said “it was such a lovely surprise and so nice to have such wonderful visitors, they are so fluffy and soft, they would make great jumpers” as she chuckled.