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Glasgow care home residents all smiles as alpacas show up to ‘alleviate loneliness’

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Elderly residents at a Scots care home were all smiles this week when they received a visit by a trio of adorable alpacas. The fluffy animals - named Sid, Eric and Chester - were given a tour of Clydebank’s Hill View Care Home by their handler, interacting with residents in their rooms and in the garden.

Alpacas, which originate from South America, are increasingly popular as therapy animals due to their gentle nature, large endearing eyes, and soft fur.

The Hill View residents, who are more accustomed to a game of bingo or an arts and crafts afternoon, clearly enjoyed their time with the animals which were visiting from a local farm.Agnes, an 82-year-old who has been at the home for 14 months, said: “This really made my day, they’re so

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