Rojo The Llama: Hanging Up His Many Hats for Retirement
DoveLewis and Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas and are celebrating the dedicated work of Rojo the Llama and other helpful Portland animals.
PORTLAND, OR – Therapy and celebrity animals of all shapes and sizes are uniting for a celebration of Rojo the Llama as he transitions to the next chapter of his life – retirement! Hosted by DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, Rojo’s party is a celebration of the therapeutic, healing and fun presence of animals in the community.
Rojo’s gentle demeanor inspired his owners to enroll in DoveLewis’ original animal-assisted therapy training program which is today made up of 72 career-change and retired service dogs. “We’re proud to have first certified Rojo as a therapy animal so he could bring a smile to so many people over the years,” said Ron Morgan, president and CEO of DoveLewis. “It wasn’t common to see llamas as therapy animals, but we saw the great care his family took in his training and behavior and we knew we needed to support him. He embodies so much of what we value in animals—a simple visit with him can inject a dose of comfort and joy into someone’s day.”
After 12 years of spreading joy at children's hospitals, assisted living communities and hundreds of public events, Rojo the Llama is ready for a slower paced lifestyle on Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas’ farm. His lasting impact and community service are something to celebrate.
During the event, families can meet Rojo the Llama, the dogs of DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Team and other friendly therapy and celebrity animals from the Portland area.
Event Highlights:
- Meet Rojo and some of his best friends, including Curly the Camel, Kiki and Mei, and the Belmont Goats
- Connect with DoveLewis’ therapy dogs
- Music, entertainment and prizes
Event Details:
DoveLewis Presents Rojo the Llama’s Retirement Party
Sunday, October 27, 1pm – 4pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland
Attendance is free. For the safety of the therapy animals, pets are welcome in spirit only.
For more info: dovelewis.org/rojoretires
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About DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region. With 46 years of service to the community, DoveLewis has treated more than 500,000 animals. DoveLewis also has seven donor-supported community programs that serve animals in need and the animal-loving community. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.
About DoveLewis’ Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams (PACTT)
Made up of 72 teams of career-change and retired service dogs and their committed handlers, DoveLewis’ PACTT brings advanced animal-assisted therapy to thousands of community members every year. Their calm temperament, focused upbringing and extensive training makes them particularly adept at bringing a sense of joy, acceptance, affection, physical and mental support, and comfort to communities they serve.
About Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas
Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas, established in 2007, is a nonprofit organization based in Ridgefield, WA that offers therapeutic and educational visits in the Portland and Vancouver area. Since 2007, the therapy teams have averaged over 300 visits each year to spread joy through animal-assisted therapy and education in the community. For more information, please visit rojothellama.com.
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