Charming Moment Alpacas Take a Stroll Down Care Home Corridor During Therapy Visit

Three alpacas were recently brought to a care home in County Wicklow, Ireland, as part of animal-assisted therapy for residents and staff. Joe Phelan, owner of K2Alpacas, captured footage of two alpacas, Paddy and Oscar, strutting down a corridor in Kilcoole Nursing Home while taking part in the visit. Speaking to Storyful, Phelan said he was visiting the nursing home and wanted to take footage to show how relaxed the alpacas were during the visit. "I wanted to get a shot of the boys totally relaxed and at home there spreading joy and happiness to everyone residents and staff alike," he said. During a previous visit by the alpacas to the care home, Mowlam Healthcare, which operates Kilcoole Nursing Home, https://www.facebook.com/MowlamHealthcare/posts/pfbid024GfMVYnhSZsv3Jx1eNVcS4JnW6aiJwTnDeaEDfhEx5DH22NcBjP8TY6zvRjFBGyXl posted to Facebook about the benefits of the visits. "The gentle touch of the alpacas' soft fur is known to induce relaxation and alleviate stress. Moreover, their tranquil and amiable nature fosters social interaction and leaves a lasting impression on everyone they encounter, making it an unforgettable experience for all involved," the post https://www.facebook.com/MowlamHealthcare/posts/pfbid024GfMVYnhSZsv3Jx1eNVcS4JnW6aiJwTnDeaEDfhEx5DH22NcBjP8TY6zvRjFBGyXl read. (Footage by K2Alpacas/Storyful via Getty Images UGC)