John Franklin-Hackett traded his professional job as a consultant for a life in the countryside:
“The pivotal moment came during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. To get a break from the stress and anxiety everyone was suffering, we decided to visit some alpaca farms (when restrictions allowed) and found the experience of being around alpacas incredibly relaxing and therapeutic.
“I’d never even seen an alpaca before, but we subsequently developed an interest in them and began visiting farms and breeders to gain further information and hands-on experience.
“At the end of the year, there was another blow when Covid meant we couldn’t see our family over Christmas.
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Story and photos at the Shropshire Star