Behold, the fuzzy-faced alpaca! They spit. They wark. They orgle. What’s not to like? That’s why this weekend I’m heading to the Civic Center and the Alpaca Owners Association National Alpaca Show.

It was a sunny morning crowned by wispy clouds, a gentle breeze drifting across the fields and birds chirping in the trees — and the Little Brothers and Sisters at the Abbey were in a good mood. You ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ryan Williams and his alpaca, Bear, stood side by side at the opening of the arena at the National Western Stock Show, waiting for their opportunity to ...