Healing Hearts Alpaca Creations

Healing Hearts Alpaca Creations Relocated to Illinois ! Cynthia loves creating from the heart. Alpaca creations ,Chenille yarn blankets, pillows, Sea Turtles and one of a kind products for you.

We own alpacas for their fiber which is shorn once a year and then it is made into amazing yarns and Roving. This fiber is then created into unique crafts, like Felted soap,Dryer Balls,Bird Nester Balls ,ornaments, amazing socks, scarfs, Knit hats, gloves and so much more! We even sell the Alpaca Poo! We love educating people about alpacas! Look for Cynthia and Tom Wilson at a local event near you! We love sharing our passion for Everything Alpaca with YOU

I love her!! Smile
05/30/2026

I love her!! Smile

Cynthia Wilson decided to make some cute “ Snuggle Butt Kitten’s”! These will only be available as special orders.
05/29/2026

Cynthia Wilson decided to make some cute “ Snuggle Butt Kitten’s”! These will only be available as special orders.

Ok I’m at my son’s house in O’Fallon Illinois house sitting and was so inspired to create my first butt kitty. I’ll have...
05/27/2026

Ok I’m at my son’s house in O’Fallon Illinois house sitting and was so inspired to create my first butt kitty. I’ll have to wait to add the details once back in Leland. What ya think?

I need some advice….. which banner would be best for our front fence? Please post below.
05/27/2026

I need some advice….. which banner would be best for our front fence? Please post below.

It’s nice to come home to a welcoming committee!! Paca style!! Oh and if our neighbors hear a squeaky wheel noise…. It’s...
05/27/2026

It’s nice to come home to a welcoming committee!! Paca style!!
Oh and if our neighbors hear a squeaky wheel noise…. It’s just our alpacas warning us there is something in the field they don’t feel safe about! It’s more like a wheeka wheeka wheeka ! It was a cat 🐈‍⬛ lol

Every year, alpacas and llamas are severely injured or killed by dog attacks worldwide. It’s a tragic reality that often...
05/21/2026

Every year, alpacas and llamas are severely injured or killed by dog attacks worldwide. It’s a tragic reality that often surprises people, especially given the common knowledge that alpacas are good at deterring foxes.

Many wonder: "If they can handle a fox, wouldn't they be able to defend themselves against a dog?" Unfortunately, the answer is they can't!

Why do dogs pose a threat to alpacas and llamas?

🐕 Prey vs. predator: Alpacas and llamas are prey species. Dogs are natural predators.
🐕 The chase instinct: Even a "friendly" dog can cause a fatal event. When a dog chases an alpaca, the resulting panic can cause the camelid to suffer from severe stress, shock, miscarriage, or fatal fence impacts.
🐕 Pack entality: Domestic dogs, or roaming neighbourhood dogs acting together, quickly overwhelm alpacas or llamas' defence mechanisms.

Can they co-exist?
Our neighbour captured this photo of her dogs greeting Oscar (and Bits and Pieces in the background) across the fence line. This is only possible because of intentional, responsible management:

🦙 Familiarity & boundaries: Our alpacas know these specific dogs and feel comfortable grazing near this fence line because a secure barrier always separates them.
🦙 Responsible dog ownership: Our neighbours supervise their dogs at all times and have trained them beautifully not to bark at or harass the livestock.

Best practices for owners:
If you own dogs and are introducing alpacas or llamas to your property, the best approach is separation and supervision:

➡ Dog-proof zones: Maintain a secure, dedicated yard for your dogs that is completely separate from the livestock paddocks.
➡ Secure boundary fencing: Ensure your outer property lines are secure to prevent roaming neighbourhood or stray dogs from entering your alpacas' space.
➡ Always supervise: Never leave dogs and alpacas/llamas loose together unattended, regardless of how "trustworthy" the dog seems.

At the end of the day, alpacas, llamas, and dogs aren't naturally "friends", but they can co-exist when we humans take full responsibility to protect, support, and supervise.

05/21/2026
Our Grandson!!! 💕💕💕So happy we live close by our grandchildren now!!!
05/21/2026

Our Grandson!!! 💕💕💕So happy we live close by our grandchildren now!!!

Our Daughter is here to help you! 💜
05/21/2026

Our Daughter is here to help you! 💜

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