Rojo the llama retires

(OCTOBER 17, 2019) Rojo is a llama. He is a special animal. He has a job.

Rojo visits schools and hospitals. He goes to parades and special events. He helps sick people feel better.

But now Rojo is 17 years old. He is old. He needs to slow down.

So Rojo will retire soon. He will stop working. But people can visit him in Washington.

Sources: 
By Kaia Hubbard. “Rojo the Llama, Portland’s Most Beloved Therapy Animal, Is Retiring.” Willamette Week, 2018, www.wweek.com/culture/2019/06/06/rojo-the-llama-portlands-most-beloved-therapy-animal-is-retiring/. Accessed 18 Oct. 2019.
KATU Staff. “Portland’s Therapy Llama Rojo Retiring, Celebration Planned Oct. 27.” KATU, KATU, 17 Oct. 2019, katu.com/news/local/rojo-the-therapy-llamma-announces-retirement-celebration-planned-oct-27. Accessed 18 Oct. 2019.
“Rojo the Llama | Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas.” Rojothellama.Com, 2013, rojothellama.com/meet-the-animals/rojo-the-llama/. Accessed 18 Oct. 2019.
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