Close-Knit Alpacas has been a driving force in the marketing, sales and promotion of alpacas nationwide in the United States, launching such industry changing marketing endeavors as ALPACAS IN THE USA! (AlpacasInTheUSA.com) and campaigns such as "MAKE AN OFFER MONDAY!" "THE CRAZY GOLDEN EGG'CAPADE!" "MATCH-MAKIN' MERRIMENT!" the "3-SPREE-SPRINT!" "MIRACLE SEASON" and, since September of 2011, introducing the unique, only-of-its-kind password protected, private online alpaca purchasing environment for "discreet herd offerings for qualified buyers," known as THE SECRET MEADOW (The-Secret-Meadow.com). Close-Knit Alpacas has a passion for protecting the well-being of the incredible alpaca, insisting that buyers be qualified, legitimate buyers and farms intent on raising alpacas for their fiber (fleeces), and not to be purchased to slaughter for meat or hides. America cannot afford to be utilizing these animals for such ends at this time (if ever), as ALL alpaca fiber, even the coarsest, can be used in wonderful, valuable textile applications and products; further, we do not have enough alpacas in the USA to justify their slaughter for meat or hides. Close-Knit Alpacas is committed to the growth of the U.S. National Herd such that the need and demand for the alpaca's precious fiber for the U.S. textile and fashion industries can be met with alpaca grown and processed in the USA. Close-Knit Alpacas believes, too, that buyers of these amazing animals have every right to expect copious, detailed information and health histories on each and every alpaca, images of the animals from every angle and fiber and production records, such that they are able to make a fully informed, solid decision as to whether or not the animals they are considering will meet their business needs and objectives. Close-Knit aids buyers thoroughly in the due diligence process. In fact, Close-Knit Alpacas, in many ways, performs almost more as an "adoption agent" than a simple "broker," carefully matching buyers' needs with the various alpacas' offerings to find the best match. Not everyone is suited to own alpacas, and Close-Knit Alpacas is here to help you determine if alpacas are right for you. Give Close-Knit Alpacas a call or send an email to arrange an initial consultation at no cost to you, and remember..."Love Living....Get Close-Knit!"