October 12, 2026
Meet our newest Barn Buddy, Valentino!
Valentino the alpaca came to Longmeadow in August 2025 when he was just a year old. He was born in Arkansas and lost his mom unexpectedly at a young age. His herd was all senior alpacas, and he was always getting into mischief because of the age gap. When his family heard via Southeast Llama Rescue that Longmeadow was looking for a friend for their young alpaca, Alpacacino, it was a perfect match! Alpacacino and Valentino are now best friends and love to play rough together. Their human caretakers fondly call them “Al and Val.”
The Barn Buddies are a team of ranch ambassadors that embody Longmeadow’s mission of rescue and rehabilitation. While they are not available for adoption like other animals at the ranch, they are available for sponsorship. Their sponsorships help feed, board and provide medical care for all the rescued farm animals who find a safe haven at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.
Those interested in sponsoring Valentino or any of the other Barn Buddies (including horses, goats, pigs and more) can find more information at longmeadowrescueranch.org/barnbuddies. Sponsorships start at $60 per year and include a plush animal, an adoption certificate and a Longmeadow sticker.
