A group of alpacas paid a visit to a care home in Talgarth after the residents requested that they be allowed in.

Residents at the Glanenig Residential Home were excited to welcome the alpacas, who came with tour operators Alpaca My Boots.

The residents got to pet the alpacas, as well as feed them.

A spokesperson for Alpaca My Boots shared their excitement at visiting the care home: "The owners of Glanenig treated their staff to a trek and afternoon tea at Alpaca my Boots. This was a great team building opportunity as well as a thank you gesture for all their hard work & commitment. A staff member suggested that the residents would love to meet the alpacas so we arranged a home visit.

"Alpacas are known to have therapeutic qualities and we have accommodated adults and children with additional assistance needs with very pleasing and happy outcomes. We have visited Glanenig once before as well as Morgannwg House in Brecon and the Children’s Hospital in Cardiff.

"Alpacas are generally very gentle and inquisitive animals, and we obviously chose 3 of our calmest alpacas for the Glanenig visit.

"It was very fulfilling to see the positive reactions of the residents and staff who were keen to feed and stroke the alpacas."

Deputy manager of Glanenig, Clare Lewis, said: "I organised a team building session for Glanenig staff. Whilst there, I mentioned for Alpaca My Boots to come to Glanenig to see the residents with three of their alpacas. They did not charge me, as we had already been to them. The residents absolutely loved the visit. They were following the residents around the home. A very pleasant visit!"

According to the Society for Companion Animal Studies, having pets in care homes makes a difference between 'coping and crumbling', and other studies have suggested that having animal interaction in care homes helps give residents a sense of purpose and familiarity.