In recent years there has been a trend to give animal gifts such as pigs, llamas, alpaca's, goats, sheep, cows and even worms to the developing world. Others have pioneered animal gifts which enable you to adopt or sponsor an animal such as a monkey, bear, dolphin or donkey.

A lot of children will have dreamed of owning a pony or horse, in fact most people at some stage have wished that they owned a pony - but this gift will bring them one step closer to this dream, allowing you to adopt a pony or sponsor a pony. Adopt or Sponsor a Pony here

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Pick up an alpaca package today! The Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated breed originally from South America. It resembles a sheep in appearance, but is larger and has a long erect neck.

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Christians are being urged to mobilize against animal cruelty this week as churches around the country celebrate Animal Welfare Sunday.