Sheepdog the Llama
Superhero Name: Star Crown Dynasty
Superhero Power: Magnetism
Nickname: Sheepdog
Birthday: 10/18/2020
Breed: Suri Llama
Biological Sex: Male
Suri Relatives: Sheepdog is a paternal brother to Fish, Pepito, and Sisu, as they all have the same biological father and different biological mothers. Sheepdog’s biological father’s name is Star Synthesis, and his biological mother’s name is MGF Creme De Fraise.
Occupations: Eye-catcher, Attention Seeker and Guardian of Curiosity
Likes: Crunchy maple leaves, dust baths and long bangs.
Hobbies: Loves to neck wrestle when it is cool outside, be first in line at feeding time, and is a devoted collector of sticks from the forest in his curly locks.
Fun Facts: Sheepdog is the second oldest brother of his family herd, and loves a good head scratch and bang toss. He likes to be the leader on walks, and scare the chickens and other furry farm critters with his snorts. Though, really he is just curious and trying to figure out how he can make friends with them.
Pepito the Llama
Superhero Name: Star Admiral
Superhero Power: Radar Intuition and Sensitivity to Energy and Feelings
Nickname: Pepito
Birthday: 5/7/2021
Breed: Suri Llama
Biological Sex: Male
Suri Relatives: Pepito a paternal brother to Sheepdog, Fish, and Sisu, as they have the same biological father and different biological mothers. Pepito’s biological father’s name is Star Synthesis, and his biological mother’s name is Star Abra Cadabra.
Occupations: Magic Maker, Seeker, and Greeter
Likes: Crunchy leaves, new people and eating alone.
Hobbies: Loves to investigate what the humans are doing, adventuring out on his own, and spending time with his human mama.
Fun Facts: Pepito is the baby of his family herd, yet is bravely curious, and independent, and likes to meet new humans and explore all that there is to learn, know and experience out in this big, wild and magical world.
Sisu the Llama
Superhero Name: Star Titan
Superhero Power: Everlasting Courage & Strength of Will in the Face of Adversity
Nickname: Sisu
Birthday: 4/16/2021
Breed: Suri & Wooly Llama Mix
Biological Sex: Male
Suri Relatives: Sisu is the paternal brother to Sheepdog, Fish and Pepito, as they all have the same biological father and different biological mothers. Sisu’s biological father’s name is Star Synthesis, and his biological mother’s name is Star Trinight.
Occupations: Pepito’s Best Friend, and Security Guard of himself and others.
Likes: Laying in the door of the barn to have the best view in the house looking out over ‘Llama Bean Mountain,’ hanging out with his best bud Pepito, and holding onto hay in his fluffy wool (just in case he might find he wants a snack).
Hobbies: Doing what’s right for himself and others by standing his ground against herd pressure, standing watch in the door of the llama barn, and taking things and others seriously.
Fun Facts: Sisu is the only llama brother with hints of blue crescents in his eyes. He is also unique because his wooly coat is different from his purely Suri brothers, helping him grow thicker fluff around his body, neck and ears, and stay warmer in the winter.
Fish the Llama
Superhero Name: Star Eye Traffic
Superhero Power: Witness to Everything and of All
Nickname: Fish
Birthday: 8/31/2020
Breed: Suri Llama
Biological Sex: Male
Suri Relatives: Fish is a paternal brother to Sheepdog, Pepito, and Sisu, as they all have the same biological father and different biological mothers. Fish’s biological father’s name is Star Synthesis, and his biological mother’s name is Star Elegant Angel.
Occupations: Steadfast Soother, Calming Champion, and Heart Anchorer
Likes: Long grass, dust baths, running through the woods as fast as he can, and laying flat out on the ground to sunbathe.
Hobbies: Loves to be brushed, willingly accepts back rubs, and being an instigator of running and chase games.
Fun Facts: Fish is the oldest of his family herd, and loves to go on walks, explore the woods, and seek out long grass outside of his pasture. So much so, that when it is time to go home and back in his pasture, he will often protest by laying down. Once he sees it is time for everyone to go home, he remembers that he will be able to play again soon and will join his brothers in their pasture.
Marge the Chicken
Nickname: ‘Marge and in Charge’
Breed: Silkie
Biological Sex: Female/Hen
Occupation: Egg Announcer and Body Boundary Defender
Likes: Egg shells, talking loudly, and predictability
Hobbies: Voice lessons, being first in line, and egg heating
Fun Facts: Marge is our sassy hen that likes things her way, sets her own boundaries, and makes sure everyone knows she is not to be disrespected. Even though she may come off as set in her ways, when she is held, it is a secret between you and me… she melts like butter (for the amount of time she is willing to be held)!
Fuego the Chicken
Breed: Silkie
Biological Sex: Female/Hen
Occupation: Devoted Friend, Supporter and Egg Heater
Likes: To stay inside and be cozy, and spend good quality time with chicken friends.
Hobbies: Egg laying and heating, sledding, being a good listener and supporting her friends.
Fun Facts: Fuego means ‘Fire,’ in Spanish. Fuego is best buddies with Marge, and will often team with and help Marge tend to keeping their eggs that they have laid, warm and protected. Fuego likes to talk just like Marge too, but is a little more particular about who gets to hear her voice as Marge will take on a crowd, and Fuego, she prefers to talk one-on-one.
Mustard the Chicken
Breed: Brahma
Biological Sex: Female/Hen
Occupation: Matriarch and Adventurer of Unknown Lands
Likes: Explore new places, being a leader and watching out for others… especially JoJo.
Hobbies: Knocking at the coop door to make sure everyone knows it is morning time and time to get up, get out, and adventure, surveying the land, and protecting others.
Fun Facts: Mustard is the largest chicken in the flock. And even though she plays hard-to-catch and may be the last to admit it, she loves her cuddles with her humans too. However, she only likes to cuddle on her breaks from her job as the flock Matriarch, as she is committed to knowing where everyone else is, how they are doing, and keeping her chicken family safe.
Sponsor an Animal
Make a donation to support the work and sustainability of Care-O-Van’s animal partners!
Sponsors provide for all the needs of their llama and/or chicken, including: feed and supplements, health care (veterinary services, vaccinations, worming, toenail trimming), summer shearing, and regular upkeep of their shelter, coop, chicken run and pasture maintenance. In addition, Sponsors also provide for equipment needs and training, ensuring each animal partner receives individualized and specialized care.
The llamas and chickens partnering with Care-O-Van, provide an essential service to our communities. By donating, you will be contributing to the health and wellbeing of Care-O-Van’s llama and chicken partners so they can keep sharing their presence as well as learning and healing gifts with children, individuals and families in need within our communities. They deserve the best love, care and attention we can give them in the reciprocity of their partnership.
Sponsorship Levels:
Sanctuary Sponsor - $2000
Security Sponsor - $1000
Stability Sponsor - $500
Supporter Sponsor - $100
Sanctuary Sponsors Receive:
Trading card of their llama and/or chicken
Bi-annual update letter from their llama and/or chicken
Private visit by appointment with their llama and/or chicken twice a year
School/Farm/Community Organization Sponsors: Staff resiliency support event
