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Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi hit the headlines in 2001 when he was photographed surfing with a dog on his board and again in 2008 after teaching a cat to surf. Now, photographer Pilar Olivares spends the day with him and his newest surfing companion, his alpaca Pisco.

Peruvian surfer Domingo Pianezzi carries his alpaca Pisco before entering the water at San Bartolo beach in Lima January 1, 2010. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi puts cotton in the ears of his alpaca Pisco before entering the water at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi and his alpaca Pisco enter the water at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi rides a wave with his alpaca Pisco at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi and his alpaca Pisco fall while riding a wave at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi and his alpaca Pisco run at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Pianezzi carries his alpaca Pisco into the water at San Bartolo beach. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

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