"Alpacas have really enhanced my life. Every day I walk to the barn at dawn where pairs of sparkling eyes say 'Good Morning.' The alpacas look forward to seeing me as much as I look forward to seeing them."

  "Much like a large family, alpacas bring perspective to my life. Each one's personality is unique and they challenge me to respond accordingly. The philosophy of relationships based upon mutual trust and respect has as much meaning to alpacas as it does to humans."           - - Charlene

"We also share our alpacas with smaller two-legged animals." Here, a sixth grade class is introduced to alpacas for the first time.

Alpacas aren't the only animals at Ed and Charlene's alpaca breeding ranch. Here, from left to right, are Scotch, Soda, Toohey and Chaser- golden retrievers and an Australian shepherd.