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March 2013

Appeal hearing for plans for Goxhill alpaca site postponed at Scunthorpe Civic Centre
Scunthorpe Telegraph: 3/14/13

The Kentucky Classic Alpaca Show in Lexington Showcases Hundreds of Beautiful Alpacas Flaunting Their Finest Fleece
eRealeases: 3/13/13

Llama Karma! Stressed-out workaholic swaps rat race for farm retreat where executives can relax on animal treks
Mail Online: 3/11/13

Meet Some of My Cutest Neighbors – The Alpacas
Bubblews: 3/9/13

Gloucester Rugby: Alpacas make way as Bucko gets ready for race business
Gloucestershire Echo: 3/9/13

Alpaca workshop set for March 23 in Terre Haute
The Brazil Times: 3/8/13

NEC goes alpaca crazy
Birmingham Mail: 3/8/13

Five alpacas killed by shooter near Gatton
Sunshine Coast Daily: 3/8/13

Shelby Co. is home to several alpaca farms
WDRB: 3/7/13

True to type
The Mountain Press: 3/7/13

Alpaca artisans spin new tradition
USA today: 3/7/13

What I Wear: Kerry Lord, 28, knitter extraordinaire and founder of The Toft Alpaca Shop
Metro: 3/6/13

Sunny days for alpacas
The Timaru Herald: 3/6/13

Barrington-Grown Alpaca Yarn Available at Gene Ann’s
Patch.com: 3/5/13

Alpaca arrivals for Tony’s Bridgnorth park venture
Shropshire Star: 3/5/13

Alpaca & panda killed by toxic leaves fed by visitors in Fujian zoo
What's On Xiamen: 3/3/13

Panda and alpaca die from toxic leaves in Chinese zoo
Want Chiba Times: 3/2/13

600 alpacas to converge on Sevierville
The Mountain Press: 3/2/13

Silky fiber from shorn alpacas compares to cashmere
WBIR.com: 3/2/13

Newly designed alpaca website
Atlantic Farm Focus: 3/1/13

Municipal Woman’s Club members hear program on alpaca farming
Ellwood City Ledger: 3/1/13

February 2013

Alpacas fleeced in Creswick competition
The Courier: 2/28/13

Alpacas wild and woolly in Woodend
Macedon Ranges Weekly: 2/28/13

First cases of Schmallenberg in UK goats and alpaca
Smallhlder: 2/28/13

Alpaca farm placed in Springfield ag security area
phillyBurbs.com: 2/26/13

Visitors flock to see baby alpaca born at Darwen farm
Lancashire Telegraph: 2/26/13

Cartersville hosts Multicultural Sustainable Ag Conference
The Daily Tribune News: 2/26/13

Grove teen finds love in animals
Grand Lake News: 2/25/13

Alpaca society seeks show sponsors
Smallholder: 2/25/13

Heritage theme opens with avant garde bites
The Canberra Times: 2/22/13

Puno province to display alpaca garments at Peru Moda
fibre2fashion.com: 2/21/13

Alpacas make Farm Show debut
Marshfield News-Herald: 2/20/13

Alpacas bring joy, peace to Conway resident
ArkansasOnline.com: 2/20/13

Alpaca show rules now available
Smallholder: 2/20/13

Couple give up fight over their North Nibley alpaca farm
Gazette: 2/20/13

Alpacas killed in Colfax barn, house fire
The Country Today: 2/19/13

Alpacas perish in barn fire outside Colfax
Chippewa Herald: 2/18/13

At least 50 alpacas die after Dunn County barn fire
WQOW.com: 2/18/13

Alpacas die on northern Wisconsin farm
WTAQ.com: 2/18/13

Alpaca farming gains popularity in region
The Journal News: 2/17/13

More than 50 alpacas die in barn and house fire
WEAU.com: 2/17/13

Course on Alpaca Farming Offered in Waldoboro
Bangor Daily News: 2/17/13

Puno to show best alpaca designs at Peru Moda 2013
Andina: 2/15/13

Weekend to-dos: A quest, cute animals, music, more
Herald Net: 2/15/13

Say 'I love you' with an Alpaca bear
CDA Press: 2/13/13

Open Day - Flagstaff Alpacas - Sunday 5th May 2013
Otago Daily Times: 2/12/13

Alpaca valentines to steal your heart
Edmonds Beacon: 2/11/13

Alpaca on the menu in Canberra
Food Magazine: 2/11/13

The Shear Strength of Alpacas
The Leader-Herald: 2/10/13

Alpacas do hearts good in Bellevue
Times Dispatch: 2/10/13

Alpaca "open house."
Times Dispatch: 2/9/13

At Criativity in Largo, alpaca fibers create a woolly wonderland
Tampa Bay Times: 2/8/13

Fresh hope for home on Malmesbury alpaca farm
Gazette & Herald: 2/8/13

Alpaca on the menu sparks heated debate
Canberra Times: 2/8/13

Alpaca Farmer Teaches about Wool
Ozarks First: 2/8/13

Four legs good eating as alpaca burgers hit the show
Canberra Times: 2/8/13

Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear - Costello Tagliapietra
Style.com: 2/7/13

Widow farmer claims model aeroplane club will disrupt alpaca herd
The Telegraph: 2/7/13

Alpaca venture in Pickering is given green light
Gazette & Herald: 2/6/13

Borderway to host first NW alpaca event
Darlington annd Stockton Times: 2/6/13
Stamping Ground couple finds success with alpaca farm
News-Graphic.com: 2/5/13

You’ll Pack A Lunch? Nah, Alpaca Lunch
Style.com: 2/5/13

Move over sheep? Cumbria to host North West's first ever British Alpaca Society Show
The Westmoreland Gazette: 2/4/13

Alpacas All Around
BG Daily News: 2/3/13

Jamie's Alpaca trek from Saltaire to Kilnsey
Craven Herald & Pioneer: 2/2/13


January 2013

INSPIRED LOCALS: Alpacas are encore career for Boone Co. couple
Cincinnati.com: 1/31/13

Fur play: Cops drive stolen alpaca home
Before It's News: 1/31/13

Alpaca goes to school
WTHI TV: 1/31/13

Local Alpacas Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
The Fillmore Gazette: 1/31/13

Alpaca on the menu during Berry showcase
Illawarra Mercury: 1/31/13

SCHS Senior Will be in Super Bowl Ad
SC Times: 1/30/13

Alpaca workshop scheduled for Feb. 9
The Brazil Times: 1/30/13

Learn how to start an alpaca farm
News-Sentinel: 1/30/13

Taxi fur: cops drive stolen alpaca home
Stuff.com: 1/30/13

Find the perfect gift at Alpaca Direct
CDA Press: 1/29/13

Firefighters help alpacas stranded in flood water
Hunts Post: 1/29/13

Alpaca bashing court case adjourned to next month
Caboolture News: 1/29/13

Alleged alpaca killer's case in court
Yahoo News: 1/29/13

Animal Love affairs : The alpaca camelid!
Bubblews: 2/28/13

Herd of alpacas now roams Broadneck farm
My Eastern Shore MD: 1/28/13

Carlisle to Host First North West Alpaca Championship Show
Stackyard: 1/28/13

SLIDESHOW: Alpacas rescued from floods by firefighters
Cambridge News: 1/28/13

@Work:Donna Thurman Owner of Fountain Oaks Alpacas, INC.
Ocala.com: 1/27/13

It's snow problem for hardy Alpacas
The Oxford Times: 1/24/13

Charges Laid Over Brutal Alpaca Bashings
My Sunshine Coast: 1/24/13

Around Town: Do alpacas toe the legal line?
Valley Sun: 1/23/13

Alpaca garments glow at Peru’s first fashion show in China
fibre2fashion.com: 1/23/13

Alpaca-wool yarn and Harpersfield Tilsit at the next Pop-Up Market
Watershed Post: 1/22/13

Alpaca clothing shines at Peru Fashion Show in China
Andina: 1/21/13

Feud over horse, alpaca manure takes tough turn in Zerbe Township
newsitem.com: 1/21/13

Alpacas pucker up for the kids
The Mercury: 1/20/13

Alpacas well suited to northern Maine climate
Bangor Daily News: 1/17/13

Accused alpaca stabber eligible for AR program
The Middletown Press: 1/17/13

Alpacas in Chestertown?
Washington College: 1/16/13

La Canada couple raises alpacas for thee love of animals -- and future profits
La Canada Valley Sun: 1/16/13

RV park objects to proposed neighbors
Plumas County News: 1/16/13

Warm Alpaca socks make winter fun
CDA Presss: 1/16/13

Alpaca herd grows in McHenry County
Northwest Herald: 1/16/13

Workshop to focus on working with alpaca fiber
Tribstar.com: 1/10/13

Warming up to the camera
The Seattle Times: 1/9/13

Cuzco Alpaca: Ultra soft and ultra warm
Snowmass Sun: 1/9/13

4 people in Georgia exposed to rabid pet llama
KOMO News: 1/8/13

Oldham farm owners join agritourism effort
Courier Journal: 1/8/13

Alpaca workshop scheduled
The Brazil Times: 1/8/13

Alpaca Magazine, Alpaca Website, Alpaca Videos and Alpaca News
Alpaca Culture: 1/8/13

From paddock to product to export
Crookwell Gazette: 1/8/13

Lower Allen woman teaches Alpaca at Pa. Farm Show
Carlisle Sentinel: 1/7/13

Alpacas get a foot in the door
The Border Mail: 1/7/13

Rickets??? Are you kidding me???
Cinco C's Alpacas: 1/5/13

Famers Market showcases textiles
Sun Journal: 1/5/13

Teenagers 'slaughtered school's alpacas' - and this is the moment they were caught leading them away
Mail Online: 1/2/13

Two charged over Caboolture alpaca attack
ABC News: 1/2/13

Teens charged over savage beating that killed two alpacas at Caboolture State High School
Courier Mail: 1/2/13

Man and boy charged over Caboolture alpaca bashings
Caboolture News: 1/2/13

Teens charged over alpaca killings
The Australian News: 1/2/13

Alpacas sheer pleasure for farmers in Port Norris, Commercial Township, Cumberland County
Press of Atlantic City: 1/1/13

December 2012

Alpaca farmer finds profit in direct marketing of fiber
Capital Press: 12/31/12

Alpaca farmers share, shear finer things in life
Hometown News: 12/28/12

Jail break at animal shelter
Northern Neck News: 12/27/12

Faces in the Fields: Carol Reigh
Berks Country: 12/26/12

Peruvian native brings alpaca fashions to Fitger’s complex
Duluth News Tribune: 12/24/12

Real camel, sheep, goat, alpaca bring Nativity alive for Troy church-goers
Detroit Free Press: 12/23/12

‘Alpaca Attack Dogs’ stolen from shelter on eve of euthanization
Northern Neck News: 12/21/12

Dogs In Alpaca Mauling Stolen On Eve Of Euthanization
WRIC.com: 12/21/12

Alpacas are stars of the show
Cape Gazette: 12/21/12

Mayan Apocalypse? Oh My!
Mount Shasta News: 12/21/12

Kiwi alpacas symbols of Chinese dissent
MSN NZ News: 12/21/12

Alpaca Open Farm Day
Litchfield County Times: 12/20/12

Bendigo beaut for alpacas
Weekly Times Now: 12/20/12

Alpaca Socks make the perfect gift
CDA Press: 12/19/12

Unique Gifts: Handmade Knitwear from Alpaca Fleece
Yorktown-Somers Patch: 12/18/12

Avants' alpacas, miniature donkeys get royal treatment
My Horry News: 12/17/12

Dogs will be put down for alpaca attack
NBC 12: 12/17/12

Alpaca open house delights city residents
WTVR.com: 12/17/12

N.S. alpaca gifts packing in a crowd
The Chronicle Herald: 12/15/12

NDG’s 25 Days of Christmas: Kiss an alpaca, enjoy country life and Irish charm without leaving D-FW
North Dallas Gazette: 12/15/12

Alpaca show to roll into Bendigo
Weekly Times Now: 12/14/12

Man Charged in 2011 Stabbing of Alpacas in Essex Seeks Special Probation
Litchfield County Times: 12/13/12

Need some woollens? Try alpaca
Seacoast online: 12/13/12

Bendigo to host alpaca show
Bendigo Advertiser: 10/13/12

Enjoy a unique holiday outing (and shopping!) at Firwood Farm Alpacas
Tacoma Weekly: 12/12/12

Tribal police shoot dogs suspected in alpaca attacks
Peninsula Daily News: 12/12/12

Shearing time for alpacas
The Timaru Herald: 12/12/12

Why Alpacas in Westchester?
Yorktown-Somers Patch: 12/10/12

Prized alpaca gets prosthetic leg
9news.com: 12/9/12

Alpacas and Christmas trees delight at Lumberton farm
phillyBurbs.com: 12/9/12

Oklahoma alpaca running, jumping on new prosthetic leg
News OK: 12/8/12

Expat life: Alpacas in Spain
farminguk.com: 12/8/12

Alpaca rejoins herd after getting fitted for prosthetic leg
My News 3: 12/7/12

Photos: Annapolitans Shop Midnight Madness
Annapolis Patch: 12/7/12

Three-legged Oklahoma alpaca, Cornucopia, gets prosthetic leg
KJRH.com: 12/6/12

New details offered up in Middletown alpaca stabbing case
Middletown Press: 12/6/12

Oklahoma Alpaca Gets Specially Built Prosthetic Leg
News on 6: 12/6/12

New details offered up in alpaca stabbing case
Shoreline times: 12/6/12

Amassing alpacas
The Albert Lea Tribune: 12/6/12

Two hundred alpacas safe for now from fire threat
The Bulletin: 12/6/12

New in town: Michigan Alpaca Market & More
Clarkston News: 12/5/12

Alpacas at West Ranch’s Holiday Celebration
Santa Barbara Independent: 12/5/12

Warm socks make the perfect gift
CDA Press: 12/5/12

Authorities rule Copley man set house on fire and shot himself
Ohio.com: 12/5/12

Christmas comes early to Coventry village
Reminder News: 12/4/12

Alpacas In The Hudson Valley [Video]
Scarsdale Patch: 12/4/12

Alpacas achieve local celebrity
LJ World: 12/3/12

Support good works while giving the gift of home décor
The Spokeman-Review: 12/2/12

Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm to Host Holiday Open House
My Eastern Shore MD.com: 12/1/12


By providing links to other sites, High Country Alpaca Ranch does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the information or products available on these sites.

Updated March 14, 2013

Five alpacas killed by shooter near Gatton

Shelby Co. is home to several alpaca farms

True to type

Kerry Lord, 28, knitter extraordinaire and founder of The Toft Alpaca Shop
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