Loose Llama Reunited With Owner After Leading Police On Chase: Video

FAIRFAX STATION, VA — Fairfax County's Animal Protection Police and Animal Shelter dealt with a little llama drama as an escaped llama led them on a chase Sunday.

That evening, Animal Protection Police responded to a call about a female llama running along the Fairfax County Parkway near Popes Head Road, which is in the Fairfax Station area. As shown in a police video, it took an effort to capture the "furry suspect."

Despite eluding police, the llama was captured in a backyard. The llama was transported in a trailer to the animal shelter. At the animal shelter, she was kept in a barn and given bedding, food and water while shelter staff attempted to locate her owner.

It turns out the llama is a 20-year-old named Kolby, who escaped from her enclosure at night, said Reasa Currier, director of the Fairfax County Department of Animal Sheltering, in an email to Patch. The owner was located Tuesday morning and was "eager to be reunited with his llama," according to Currier.

In Fairfax County, llamas are considered livestock and may be kept on properties of 2 or more acres. On these eligible properties, five llamas are allowed per acre.

The animal shelter can take in stray livestock and occasionally has these types of pets up for adoption. More traditional pets are always available, such as dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. See the animal shelter's available pets here.

In cases of escaped llamas or other animals, Currier says residents should contact Animal Protection Police at 703-691-2131.