For kids, getting a dog means endless furry cuddles and always having an adorable friend to play with, but for mom, getting a dog means chewed up furniture, constant vacuuming, and expensive vet visits, which is why this mom said ‘no’ when her 13-year-old son begged her for a pet dog.
Since a pet dog was now officially out of the question, Matt turned his attention to his other favorite animal: an alpaca. While his 2-year-old pet alpaca named Chewy can’t do everything a dog can do- like play fetch- he loves going for runs on the beach, going for swims, and running beside Matt as he skateboards.
Chewy, who was the runt of the litter, was purchased from an Australian alpaca farm and brought home to live with Matt and his family. Luckily for mom, he’s easier to take care of than a dog, yet loves to chew on furniture (hence his name) and sometimes spits at people.
Alpacas live for about 20 years, so Chewy and Matt have a long life together full of adventures, which Matt documents and posts to Chewy’s very own Instagram account that currently has over 6,000 followers.
Watch the video below to see how close Chewy and Matt have become.
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[Featured image credit:Bianca De Marchi]
Mom Said No To Getting A Pet Dog, So He Got An Alpaca Instead is an article from: LifeDaily