I have followed Rojo the llama on Facebook for some time now. I have always liked llamas, and Rojo has always been a thoroughly wonderful specimen. I would like to meet him in person. Because Llama. And because Rojo.
Alas, this will never come to pass: today his keepers posted the very sad news that Rojo's health is declining rapidly, and tomorrow, he will go to meet his Maker.
Why is this almost unbearably sad? I don't know this llama personally.
Perhaps it is the loss to the world of such a droll, friendly, happy animal. One furry silly-toothed llama has helped us not to think about the frustrations and sorrows of ordinary life. And one cheerful llama can provide a momentary reprieve when the world seems to be a Raging Dumpster Fire. We are grateful, Rojo, for your time among us.
Is there a Llama Valhalla? I hope so.
Godspeed, Rojo.
Photo found on Facebook, here:
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