Gray wolves in North America have faced many challenges with human populations. In the early 1900’s in North America, they were driven to near extinction due to habitat destruction and over-hunting. It took many decades, but over the course of the century following their extirpation (local extinction), perspectives about wolves slowly began to change. In […]
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Coyotes are now the top canid species in the area and their main prey species are typically smaller game such as small mammals and birds. Though they are not as good at managing larger game like deer, coyotes are just as important to the ecosystem since they have replaced wolves as the apex predator in […]
In 2019 we rescued four gray wolves from a zoo in Quebec that was being investigated for cruelty and neglect of their animals. We called them the Northerners. When they arrived, they were in rough shape – they were malnourished and had parasites, but the biggest concern was their mental state. They were clearly traumatized. […]
When caring for such strong and independent beings it is hard to imagine that they will not be with us throughout our lives. Yet time moves all too quickly and sadly we cannot be with those we care for forever. Our dear Ginny passed away from us on September 14, 2022. Ginny was so vivacious […]
The Big Pack was a wonder to behold. This large and boisterous family touched the hearts of all who visited the wolves of Speedwell for the last few decades. They may have been a rowdy bunch and at times could be volatile, but amongst the many personalities of each family member Lincoln was truly the […]
For many years those who visited the Wolves of Speedwell were enamored and awed by the Big Pack. This boisterous family was front and center for the tours and the unique personalities of each individual family member often lingered in the memories of those who had the chance to meet them, even once. Among the […]
Through the years, many wolves and wolf-dogs have called the sanctuary home. Some are very shy, others may grow to trust us in time, and then there are a few who open their hearts from the very beginning and share the honor of their friendship with us throughout their lives. Jasper was one such soul. […]
This July 2022 Sunrise was diagnosed with a torn ACL. We knew he needed surgery and luckily we were able to get him scheduled the very next morning. His surgery was a success and he returned home to quarantine where he has been recovering. We wanted to share some photos from his surgery. At this […]
Breeding season for wolves takes place during the winter, usually from January to late March. During this time, tensions can run high, especially amongst the females in the pack as they begin to compete with each other. Despite our animals being spayed and neutered, their moods and behaviors tend to still fall into this […]