Anastasia
Hello, there. I am Anastasia. I am very shy – I am a wolf after all! I am still learning to trust humans so when people come to visit me I sometimes duck behind a bush and peer out to see who is there. I am learning to trust the people who come to care for me and bring me dinner. They bring juicy pieces of meat right on the bone – Yum! Come visit me on a Private Tour soon! You may not see me but I will be watching for you!
Freya
Hey! I’m Freya. I’m a young female wolf and I am very adventurous and I’m always the first one to try new things. I love to swim in my pond and I’m somewhat social with my human caretakers and I’m also very mischievous. I used to live with my family but me and my sister had a falling out so I moved next door. Come visit me soon!
Remus
Hello? Oh Hi there! I am Remus. I lived in a household in my younger days but I outgrew that setting quite quickly. I am happy to be at the sanctuary now and I love having my very own forest enclosure. I am very shy of humans but I am learning to slowly trust the ones who care for me here. If you come to visit please remember that I am rather shy but I will be watching for you!
Odin
Oh, hi, Hi! My name is Odin and I'm a little nervous but I'm excited to be here! I came all the way from California. I was destined to be a Hollywood star but it turned out that the spotlight wasn't for me. I am a wolf after all and I prefer a quieter life. My owner noticed that it wasn't the best environment for me and with the help of a local rescue project that helps wolves like me, they were able to find a home for me here at the sanctuary. I hope you will come visit me soon! I am quite shy but I am also very curious and I will be watching for you!
Achilles
I am Achilles. I was just under a year when I arrived. Battered but not broken. My will and my spirit remained intact. I lived with a man who had no respect for any other, and I was in constant fear. I dreamed of a day when I would run free and wished to see my brothers and sisters again. My hope draining slowly as the days turned into months, then one day while I was hiding in a corner unable to open my mouth. There was some kind of contraption on it. I learned that thing on my face was a muzzle. Anyway I digress, I was listening intently to what my captors were saying. Something about having to hide me. Someone was coming to check the den and I could not be there when they arrived. Early in the morning the mate of the evil human wrapped me up and took me out of the den and into another. There was noise outside and suddenly I was being brought back to that horrible place. But no, there were other humans in uniforms and someone else with the gentlest eyes and they were trained on me. I did not get to go with him at first. I was loaded in the back of a truck and spirited away. I was terrified. I already knew what horrors awaited be at my home, but what NOW! Where was I going and what was to become of me?
I didn't know it then but I had just started my new life.
I arrived at a place where they poked and prodded me, but ever so gently. My fear slipped away. Here I could tell everyone around me just wanted to heal me. I laid on the table still and quiet. I think I was in a bit of shock, maybe. They fixed my neck. I had a big hole in it where infection had set in. I had been beaten a lot at my home, and I ached all over. But the hands that touched me now meant no harm. I could feel the difference, and those gentle eyes were there to tell me it was all going to be okay. I was going home, a new home.
I went to sleep, and when I woke up, well there was lots of fuss over me. I would not let anyone touch me at first. But they kept after me. Sitting in the same room with me, but not making me do anything I did not want to do. Slowly I thought I would take that bit of food offered. Why not? I could hear off in the distance a familiar sound. A calling, but I was not sure. I did not want to get my hopes up.
The gentle eyes came to visit me every day. I learned that this man was to be my care taker. He has always been very gentle with me. He reunited me with three of my siblings. I still recall the first day I saw them. WOW my heart soared. I was put in a small area right beside them and when the gentle eyes thought all was safe he opened the gate. He and his mate stood there with their breath held, as I bolted into my family’s home! I ran and ran -- the wind could not even catch me. I had never run before and what a feeling. My family in my wake. Of course there have been tense moments as we got reacquainted. What family doesn't?
I live with just two of my siblings now since our other sister lives in a different territory with her mate. I love my pack and we laugh and play and run and fight. We are a pack. We are proud and fierce and invincible! We are Wolf! I learned that is now my home, and I truly feel safe here. Oh and the gentle eyes still come to visit me, not as much as they used to. But then I have my family now, and there are new wolves to rescue and heal aren't there? Please help in our journey. Help the gentle eyes. Thank you for caring.
Come visit me on a Private Tour.
Achilles' Lifetime Guardian is Dabney M Schneider
Achilles
I am Achilles. I was just under 1 year old when I arrived. Battered but not broken, my will and my spirit remained intact. I had lived with a man who had no respect for any other, and I was in constant fear. I dreamed of a day when I would run free and wished to see my brothers and sisters again. My hope drained slowly as the days turned into months. Then one day while I was hiding in a corner unable to open my mouth because of a muzzle, my captors started to say something about having to hide me. Someone was coming to check the den and I could not be there when they arrived. Early in the morning the mate of the evil human wrapped me up and took me out of the den to hide me in another. There was noise outside and suddenly I was being brought back to that horrible place. But no, there were other humans in uniforms and someone else with the gentlest eyes and they were trained on me. I did not get to go with him at first. I was loaded in the back of a truck and spirited away. I was terrified. Where was I going and what was to become of me? I didn't know it then but I had just started my new life. I arrived at a place where they handled me ever so gently. My fear slipped away. Here I could tell everyone around me just wanted to heal me. I laid on the table still and quiet. I think I was in a bit of shock, maybe. They fixed my neck. I had a big hole in it where infection had set in. I had been beaten a lot at my home, and I ached all over. But the hands that touched me now meant no harm. I could feel the difference, and those gentle eyes were there to tell me it was all going to be okay. I was going home, a new home. When I got there I would not let anyone touch me at first. But they just sat in the same room with me, not making me do anything I did not want to do. Slowly I thought I would take that bit of food offered. Why not? I could hear off in the distance a familiar sound. A calling, but I was not sure. I did not want to get my hopes up. The gentle eyes came to visit me every day. I learned that this man was to be my care taker. He has always been very gentle with me. He reunited me with three of my siblings. I still recall the first day I saw them. WOW my heart soared. I was put in a small area right beside them and when the gentle eyes thought all was safe he opened the gate. He and his mate stood there with their breath held, as I bolted into my family’s home! I ran and ran -- the wind could not even catch me. I had never run before and what a feeling, and my family was there running too. Of course we had some tense moments as we got reacquainted. What family doesn't? I live with just two of my siblings now since our other sister lives in a different territory with her mate. I love my pack and we laugh and play and run and fight. We are a pack. We are proud and fierce and invincible! We are Wolf! I learned that is now my home, and I truly feel safe here. Oh and the gentle eyes still come to visit me, not as much as they used to. But then I have my family now, and there are new wolves to rescue and heal aren't there? Please help in our journey. Help the gentle eyes. Thank you for caring. Come visit me and my family on a Private Tour.
Achilles' Lifetime Guardian is Dabney M Schneider
Running Bear among the trees
I am Running Bear. I was rescued with two of my siblings, Yellow Feather and Watonie. Our brother Achilles was reunited with us later and we were so happy that he was saved from a horrible past. Now it is just Achilles, Watonie and me – Yellow Feather is with her mate Dakota on the other hillside. I am really quite shy at first, but over time I learn to trust some of my human caretakers if they are patient. I love to run and play with my family. People say I have the most beautiful markings on my face! Come visit me on a Private Tour.
Running Bear's Lifetime Guardian is David R Schneider
Running Bear
I am Running Bear. I was rescued with my siblings, Yellow Feather and Watonie. Our brother Achilles was reunited with us later and we were so happy that he was saved from a horrible past. Now it is just Achilles, Watonie and me – Yellow Feather lives on the other hillside but we still howl with her sometimes. I am really quite shy at first, but over time I learn to trust some of my human caretakers if they are patient. I love to run and play with my family. People say I have the most beautiful markings on my face! Come visit me on a Private Tour.
Running Bear's Lifetime Guardian is David R Schneider
Achilles
I am Achilles. I was just under 1 year old when I arrived. Battered but not broken, my will and my spirit remained intact. I had lived with a man who had no respect for any other, and I was in constant fear. I dreamed of a day when I would run free and wished to see my brothers and sisters again. My hope drained slowly as the days turned into months. Then one day while I was hiding in a corner unable to open my mouth because of a muzzle, my captors started to say something about having to hide me. Someone was coming to check the den and I could not be there when they arrived. Early in the morning the mate of the evil human wrapped me up and took me out of the den to hide me in another. There was noise outside and suddenly I was being brought back to that horrible place. But no, there were other humans in uniforms and someone else with the gentlest eyes and they were trained on me. I did not get to go with him at first. I was loaded in the back of a truck and spirited away. I was terrified. Where was I going and what was to become of me? I didn't know it then but I had just started my new life. I arrived at a place where they handled me ever so gently. My fear slipped away. Here I could tell everyone around me just wanted to heal me. I laid on the table still and quiet. I think I was in a bit of shock, maybe. They fixed my neck. I had a big hole in it where infection had set in. I had been beaten a lot at my home, and I ached all over. But the hands that touched me now meant no harm. I could feel the difference, and those gentle eyes were there to tell me it was all going to be okay. I was going home, a new home. When I got there I would not let anyone touch me at first. But they just sat in the same room with me, not making me do anything I did not want to do. Slowly I thought I would take that bit of food offered. Why not? I could hear off in the distance a familiar sound. A calling, but I was not sure. I did not want to get my hopes up. The gentle eyes came to visit me every day. I learned that this man was to be my care taker. He has always been very gentle with me. He reunited me with three of my siblings. I still recall the first day I saw them. WOW my heart soared. I was put in a small area right beside them and when the gentle eyes thought all was safe he opened the gate. He and his mate stood there with their breath held, as I bolted into my family’s home! I ran and ran -- the wind could not even catch me. I had never run before and what a feeling, and my family was there running too. Of course we had some tense moments as we got reacquainted. What family doesn't? I live with just two of my siblings now since our other sister lives in a different territory with her mate. I love my pack and we laugh and play and run and fight. We are a pack. We are proud and fierce and invincible! We are Wolf! I learned that is now my home, and I truly feel safe here. Oh and the gentle eyes still come to visit me, not as much as they used to. But then I have my family now, and there are new wolves to rescue and heal aren't there? Please help in our journey. Help the gentle eyes. Thank you for caring. Come visit me and my family on a Private Tour.
Achilles' Lifetime Guardian is Dabney M Schneider
Running Bear-Achilles-Watonie
We are family reunited!
Watonie
I am Watonie. I am a female and the most timid member of my pack. I like to sit in the back and watch. I live with my two brothers, Running Bear and Achilles. Achilles was not rescued at the same time as us, and he doesn’t like to talk much about the time before he got to come to the sanctuary. I am so happy he is finally with us again! The three of us have the best time together. I am very shy around people at first, like my brother Running Bear, but once I build up trust I like to come a little closer to see what’s going on. Come visit me on a Private Tour. If you look closely, you might see me peering around a tree, but my markings help me blend in perfectly. I will be watching you even if you don't see me.
Update December 2021: It has been a little over a year since Watonie had to have surgery to repair both of her torn cruciates. She was so brave during her physical therapy, and throughout the separation from her packmates. She was reunited with her brothers in March 2021, and they were all so happy to see each other! Since March, she has continued to improve and heal. Recently, she underwent some routine procedures, like getting vaccines and blood work. We were able to get some x-rays of her legs and everything healed really well! There are signs of arthritis, but that is to be expected after a major surgery like she had. She will remain on a joint supplement to help her with any discomfort and is monitored closely. It has been so wonderful to watch how happy she is as she runs around her enclosure with Achilles and Running Bear! Thank you to everyone who has donated. Because of your donations, we were able to give this beautiful lady a second chance!
Watonie's Lifetime Guardians are David and Dabney Schneider
Watonie in the shade
I am Watonie. I am a female and the most timid member of my pack. I like to sit in the back and watch. I live with my two brothers, Running Bear and Achilles. Achilles was not rescued at the same time as us, and he doesn’t like to talk much about the time before he got to come to the sanctuary. I am so happy he is finally with us again! The three of us have the best time together. I am very shy around people at first, like my brother Running Bear, but once I build up trust I like to come a little closer to see what’s going on. Come visit me on a Private Tour. If you look closely, you might see me peering around a tree, but my markings help me blend in perfectly. I will be watching you even if you don't see me.
Update December 2021: It has been a little over a year since Watonie had to have surgery to repair both of her torn cruciates. She was so brave during her physical therapy, and throughout the separation from her packmates. She was reunited with her brothers in March 2021, and they were all so happy to see each other! Since March, she has continued to improve and heal. Recently, she underwent some routine procedures, like getting vaccines and blood work. We were able to get some x-rays of her legs and everything healed really well! There are signs of arthritis, but that is to be expected after a major surgery like she had. She will remain on a joint supplement to help her with any discomfort and is monitored closely. It has been so wonderful to watch how happy she is as she runs around her enclosure with Achilles and Running Bear! Thank you to everyone who has donated. Because of your donations, we were able to give this beautiful lady a second chance!
Watonie's Lifetime Guardians are David and Dabney Schneider
Cheyenne
Hi there, my name’s Cheyenne. I came from a place called New York. I used to have a lot of puppies back then but I never got to see any of them grow up, the humans would always take them away. I liked my humans well enough but I didn’t know what it was like to be free. Once I was rescued and brought to the sanctuary everything changed. Now I have my very own territory that I share with my wolf-dog friend named Yogi and we are free to do anything we like! I love when people come to see me! Come on a tour and visit us up on our beautiful hill!
Cheyenne and those golden eyes
Hi there, my name’s Cheyenne. I came from a place called New York. I used to have a lot of puppies back then but I never got to see any of them grow up, the humans would always take them away. I liked my humans well enough but I didn’t know what it was like to be free. Once I was rescued and brought to the sanctuary everything changed. Now I have my very own territory that I share with my best friend named Yogi and we are free to do anything we like! I love when people come to see me! Come on a tour and visit us up on our beautiful hill!
Yogi
Hello! I’m Yogi! I am a young male and I am super, super excited to be here! I came here when I was very little and oh boy I was beside myself with excitement to meet other wolves and wolf-dogs who were just like me! I was a little shy at first around my human caretakers but I got to know them very fast and they were so very nice. One day I got to meet a female named Cheyenne. She was so pretty and nice and she loves to play and run and jump and chase me and let me chase her. Now we play and pounce together all the time. Come visit us on a Private Tour soon! We will be watching for you!
Spirit
Hey, I’m Spirit. I live up on a big hill with my best friend Mika. Mika and I love to chase each other through the tunnels in our territory and we play all day long. I am very friendly because I used to live in Maryland with a very nice family who taught me it was okay to trust people. I still like it when humans come to see me, but I like playing with Mika even more! I’ve been told I have the most beautiful wolf eyes. Isn’t that just the nicest thing! Come visit me on a tour.
Spirit and Mika
Mika
Hi, my name’s Mika. I came from Virginia. I was so scared when I got to the sanctuary. I did not want anyone to touch me. They would come every day and sit in my house with me. No one forced me to do anything, they just sat with me. After a while I got the idea that I would sneak behind them and push them and run away. They did nothing but sit, not yelling at me or anything! I started feeling like I was safe, and that maybe I was going to like it here. And you know what? Now I love it here, and I love to run over and say hello when the humans come to see me. I even let them interact with me but always on my own terms, and that is how I like it. I live with my best friend Spirit in a large territory that we have all to ourselves. I have a big fluffy white coat that keeps me toasty in the winter and by summertime I shed it all right off as if I had a brand new haircut! That way I don’t get too hot on sunny summer days. I love to play and goof around. Come see me on a tour and maybe you’ll catch me and Spirit goofing around together!
Nova
Hi there! I’m Nova! I am a small female but don’t let my dainty size fool you – I am still a wolf at heart! When I was very little I remember being alone and very afraid and confused. I was not with my family long enough to learn trust or how to play. I felt very lost in a world of concrete and small spaces. When I arrived here there were birds chirping and leaves rustling and I even heard the howling of other wolves, just like me! Soon I got to have my very own territory just like I’d always dreamed! I have a very special friend now named Little Joe and he is teaching me how to play and have fun! I never had playmates before! Come visit me soon on a Private Tour! I will be watching for you!
Little Joe
Hi Hi Hi! Ummmmmmm, I’m Little Joe! I came here when I was just a wee pup but I grew up quick and am still learning all the ways and wonders of the world! I was very very very scared growing up since I was shipped and bumped and shoved across the country all the way from Texas to Pittsburgh all alone but I finally have a forest home and a companion to spend my days with! I am bit obsessed with being organized. I keep my territory tidy and I carefully arrange all of my treats and bones and sticks straight in a line on my platform. Come visit me on a Private Tour! I will see you, you may see me. The sight of people still makes me nervous.
Luna
Hi! I'm Luna Mishka! I am a very playful female wolf-dog. I love to romp around and play with sticks and bones and all kinds of natural toys! I also love to pounce around in my pond on hot days. Right now I have to go and finish a game of Hide and Seek with Kaya. Come visit us on a tour soon!
Kaya
Hello! My name is Kaya. I am a female wolf-dog and I’m still a little shy. I do love to pounce and play with my pack-mate Luna, though. Sometimes I sneak and steal one of Luna’s bones when she’s not looking then I hide it! It’s a really funny game. She always seems to find it again though. Come for a tour to see us soon!
Kodie
Hi I’m Kodie. My full name is Kodiak but my friends call me Kodie so you can too. I have my very own territory with lots of grass and bushes and space to run around. I have explored every inch of it and now it all smells like me which makes me feel right at home. I’m very curious but I'm still a little nervous around new people. After awhile once I feel comfortable I love to pounce and play along the fence. Come visit me on a tour!
Akira
Hello there, my name is Akira. I want to tell you right now that I am a prim and proper girl and I am thrilled to be here. I don’t have many fond memories from before I came here. There was a lot of mud and water and my fur was so covered in mud that you couldn’t see my beautiful coat. I am so so much happier now, I am all clean and healthy and I have a forest home where I can run and play. I also love to pounce and play with my pack-mate Kodie. He is much bigger than me but we just love to play together. Come visit us soon!
Fenrir
Hello, I’m Fenrir, call me Fen for short. I am a young male and I love to play but my very most favorite thing to do is to find a nice spot to nestle down and take a long nap. I love naps! I’m also very social with my human caretakers and I love to spend time around them too.
Violet
Hi! My name is Violet and I’m a young female. I’m submissive around my siblings, I know they’re in charge and I’m happy to flop down and show my belly so they know I’m not challenging them. I’m very social with my human caretakers, but I’m quite cautious around new things. I love to play and I’m very energetic.
Vivian Laurel
Hi! I’m Vivian Laurel. I am a young female and I am the leader of my pack! I am very dominant with my siblings and I make sure they know that I’m in charge. I love to play and romp around with them. When it comes to my human caretakers I’m super social and I love to spend time around them. I often melt into a puddle when they appear because I’m just so excited. I love to have attention all to myself!
Akela
Hi! My name is Akela! I am a male from Colorado. The humans I lived with before took good care of me but I wasn’t like the dogs they had – I’m a wolf after all! I love being around other wolves and playing and running along the fence with them. I lived with the most wonderful companion for awhile. Her name was Tala. She passed away and I do miss her very much sometimes. Now I live with Maka - she is a female with tons of energy! We love to play together. Come visit me on a tour soon. I will be keeping an eye out for you!
Maka
Well hello there, I’m Maka! I came a long way to get here and I sure am glad to finally have a home. When I was growing up I met a lot of humans who didn't really understand me so I didn't have many friends. Then I met some really nice people in Texas and they helped me find a home here at the sanctuary! I love to carry my toys around in my mouth when I’m really happy and when I am really nervous too. Come visit me on a Private Tour!
Loci
Hi, I’m Loci. I can’t see very well. But that doesn’t stop me from anything. I definitely know my surroundings! I was rescued from Virginia. Now I live in my very own territory! I have a big pool that I like to splash and play in on hot days. Recently, I’ve been gaining a bit of my eyesight back—it’s not perfect yet but I’ve never seen a wolf wear glasses—have you? I get by perfectly fine with my nose and my ears. I have a GREAT sense of hearing and smell! Come visit me on a tour and see how I am doing!
Yellow Feather
I am Yellow Feather, and I am an Alpha female. I was rescued from Elizabethtown along with my siblings Running Bear and Watonie. We lived together for awhile but then I met the most wonderful male named Dakota and we became an Alpha pair and moved into our own forest territory. Dakota passed away some time ago and I still miss him very much sometimes. Now I live with a new pack-mate Loci. Actually we had met before years ago but were reunited recently and are very happy together! I am still a little cautious around most humans, just being smart, I call it! Come visit me on a Private Tour. I may be a little shy but I will be watching for you.
Loci
Hi, I’m Loci. I can’t see very well. But that doesn’t stop me from anything. I definitely know my surroundings! I was rescued from Virginia. Now I live in my very own territory! I have a big pool that I like to splash and play in on hot days. Over time, I’ve been gaining a bit of my eyesight back—it’s not perfect yet but I’ve never seen a wolf wear glasses—have you? I get by perfectly fine with my nose and my ears. I have a GREAT sense of hearing and smell! Come visit me on a tour and see how awesome I am!
Shawnee
Hi! I’m Shawnee! Oh boy am I excited to be here. I used to live in a house with some humans who I loved a whole lot but I am a very big female and I outgrew their human lifestyle. I missed them when I first came here but I learned that the humans here are super nice too! I love when people come to visit. My pack-mate Kuzco is around my age and we are close to the same size so we just love to play. You may hear us howling from our forest hilltop, but the only way to see us is on a private tour!
Kuzco
Hi! I’m Kuzco! I just love it here! Some people may think I look silly because of my ears but I have the spirit of the wolf in me and all I’ve ever wanted my whole life was another wolf companion to play with. Now I live in a big forest territory with my best friend, Shawnee! It takes me awhile to trust people sometimes, but once I trust you I’ll never forget you! Stop by to see us on a private tour – I’ll be the one with the floppy ears and long black tail!
Mazikeen
Hello, I am Mazikeen. I am the leader of our pack, do not let Midnight lead you to believe otherwise. When it comes to humans, I am quite shy like the rest of my pack. We Northerners stick together and keep to ourselves, though we have keen eyesight and keep a close eye on visitors from a distance. Come visit us, I will be watching for you!
Midnight
Hi, I'm Midnight. I am strong and aspire to be a leader someday. For now, Mazikeen is still in charge of our little pack but the tides may change in months to come! We are all rather shy but I am also brave and fierce and my curiosity will sometimes lead me to investigate the humans when they approach. Come visit us but keep calm and still and as you peer across our enclosure you may catch a quick glimpse!
Gideon
Hi there! I'm Gideon. I'm the youngest member of my pack and I love to run and play! I am learning to be cautious like my family taught me, but sometimes I trot along the fence just behind the humans to see what they are up to. Careful not to turn too quickly - I will dart back into the brush! Come see me and my family on a tour!
Whiskey
Hi! I'm called Whiskey! I am a young pup but I'm growing up fast and strong. I came here in a big moving den all the way from a place called Illinois. When I arrived I got to meet this beautiful female named Eve. We have the most fun playing and pouncing and jaw wrestling together!
Whiskey and Eve
Whiskey and Eve goofing around
Eve
Hi! My name is Eve and I’m the boss don’t anyone tell you otherwise! I may be small but I am growing fast and I love to play. Me and my pal Whiskey have endless energy and we love to tousle. Come see us!
Lady Bodie and Sir Spirit
Sir Spirit
Hello, you may call me Sir Spirit. I lived many years at a wildlife preserve where I was raised with my beautiful and dearest Lady Bodie. People came to see us many hours in the day, but now we have retired from that lifestyle and are enjoying our quiet and peaceful forest residence. Though we enjoy the quiet life, we are very curious. Come visit us and you may see us approach the fence to get a better look at you! But I do caution you to keep the noise down, we want to enjoy our retirement and the benefits it allows.
Lady Bodie
Hi, I am Lady Bodie! I arrived at the sanctuary with my darling Sir Spirit. We have lived together for most of our life at a wildlife preserve and are now ready for a nice quiet retirement together. When we arrived I felt it my duty to make my presence known with our neighbors - they must know that I am strong and that I will ensure that Sir Spirit and I have some peace and some quiet in our neighborhood; thank you very much! We would love for you to come see us on a tour. We enjoy visitors and may come to the fence to see who has come to visit us. But please understand we are in retirement and want only respectful passersby.
Sophie
I am Sophie. I came from New York City with my friend Ginny, but Ginny I parted ways a few years back. I used to live with a big wonderful male named Sullivan Ryuk. He was a big goof and I loved to pounce and play with him. He has passed away and I do miss him very much sometimes. I now live with a sweet and playful male named Nanuq. I do enjoy playing with him in our forest home. Come visit me on a tour, I love visitors.
Nanuq
Hi, I am Nanuq. I guess you could say my story is a COVID calamity. So many things went wrong and suddenly my world was upside down and has changed forever. My human lost his job due to the shut down, and then we had to move cause we could not afford our home and then we lived in a moving den. The den was small and my brother got uptight and then well I kinda lost my cool. Our human could not recover financially fast enough to save us from ourselves and sought help. Our human bid us a teary farewell and off we went to separate dens and then we were traveling together but separate. We just did not get along anymore and I honestly don’t know if our relationship could have been fixed. We had been together for 11 years with our human dad, but there had always been a dominance that my brother carried with him that I put up with since there was always space to have my quiet time. Frankly once the space disappeared it was only a matter of time. We tried, all three of us, but things just got worse and dad did what needed to be done to save our lives. He loved us so much and we loved him. I can’t tell you how confused I was or how many nights I cried, wailed really. All I had known was gone. But the home I found myself in was calm and forgiving and gave me ample love. Within days of arriving I met a lovely female named Sophie. We bonded immediately. I still cry from time to time, but she comforts me and well I love the space she and I have together. Please come and see me on a tour. I am the good looking one with the happy tail wag.
Tayha
Hello, my name is Tayha. I am a shy female. I have learned so much since being here at the sanctuary. I don’t remember much about my past, I still get a little bit stressed sometimes if I think about it too much and I start to pace. I’ve been able to move past that though since I’ve been in my new forest home. I have so much space and there are so many fun places to hide. I’ve grown to trust people too, especially the ones that bring us juicy treats and raw meat for dinner. I lived most of my life with my best friend Sakima. He passed away and I do miss him very much sometimes. Now I live with a younger male named Scadan. He is as playful as can be and he is helping to remind me of my youthful spirit! Come visit us on a Private Tour!
Scadan
Hi! I'm Scadan! My name means red herring cause when I was little I had red guard hairs between my ears and down my back. Corse I am grown now and am all black with grey fringe. I came all the way from Massachusetts. I lived with a very kind family there but I outgrew the human setting so they found a better place for me to live. I love romping in my forest home and playing and chewing on juicy bones. Come see me on a tour! I'm a little shy but I will be watching from a distance.
Sunrise
Hi I’m Sunrise. I spent some time alone in the woods before coming here. Each morning at Sunrise I would appear on the horizon until a kind human started to give me food and earn my trust and eventually with the help of a local rescue, helped me find a permanent home here at the sanctuary. Now I have my very own woods to roam and I don’t have to worry anymore about being hungry or alone. I am quite calm and curious and I am watchful from afar. Come visit me on a tour!
Sky
My name is Sky and I was born in August 2012. I love to run, eat and play. I am happy to be here and out of that little box that mean man kept me in for most of my early puppy life. This place is so big I’m still amazed by it! I was so excited when I got to come down and see the other wolves. I used to live with this big handsome boy they roomed me with. His name was Rogue. He passed away and I do miss him very much sometimes. I lived with a handsome young male named Scadan for awhile but he was a bit too sprightly for me in my older years so he went to live with a different pack. Now I have settled into retirement with my quirky new pack-mate, Sunrise. I love when humans come to visit me to spend time with me and keep me company! Come see me on a tour.
Goose
Hey there! My name is Goose. Me and my brother Blue are from Montana. We are a little shy but we like to watch the visitors when they come. Come for a Private Tour and see us standing on our hilltop.
Goose's Lifetime Guardian is Ken Hartman
Blue
Hi, I’m Blue. I have to tell you I am pretty shy. I came from Montana with my brother Goose. Come visit us on a Private Tour – keep an eye out for me in the distance – I’ll be watching for you.
Isabelle
Hi my name is Isabelle, Izzie for short! I’m a female who was rescued from Maryland. When I first got to the sanctuary I tried to show my feisty side, so everyone could see how tough I was. Soon after I arrived I was so excited that my sister Sweetie ended up coming to the sanctuary too! Sweetie convinced me that I could drop the tough girl act. She passed away and I do miss her very much sometimes. I have a new friend now named Halona and we get along together very well. We love to run and play.
Halona
Hey hey! I'm Halona and I had quite a journey before I came to the sanctuary all the way from Iowa. A family took me in after they found me skinny and tethered in a dark barn. The family then sought out a better life for me after it became clear that I was not thriving in a household environment. I love playing with my pack-mate Isabelle, Izzie for short. We love to romp and jump and run together.
Shiloh
Hello there! I am Shiloh and I am a young male. I just love to nestle into a comfy spot with a nice crunchy stick or branch to munch on. I’m somewhat shy around my human caretakers, and I’m very shy of new experiences and unfamiliar humans but I do like to come to the fence and see what’s going on.
Hera
Hello there, my name is Hera. I am a young female and I like to carry myself with a quiet elegance. Don’t let that fool you, though, I may be shy but I am certainly not submissive. I used to live with my siblings but they were picking on me a bit and I would always stand my ground during playtime and protect my favorite bone or stick. I don't think my sisters liked that very much. I live next door to them with my brother Shiloh now and I am much happier. I am very shy around humans though I’m happy to come to the fence to investigate.
Hera's Lifetime Guardian is Jan Wiedemann.
Lobo
Hello there. It is nice to meet you. The humans have bestowed upon me the name of Lobo. I am told that the name Lobo describes my cousins in the wild, the Mexican Gray wolves, who are very endangered. I wear my name with honor. I came here all the way from Missouri. A kind family helped me find a home here after they found me abandoned in the woods while they were on vacation. Now I have my very own woods that I share with my lovely and beautiful companion, Vada. Come visit me on a Private Tour!
Vada
Hi, I am Vada of the Woods and Sun and Moon. Ha, I just like to say that. It sounds so wonderful and I think of myself just like that. I am wonderfully full of joy and a heritage that beckons the very material of time. I lived with the love of my life until he passed from cancer. It was a devastating blow to my heart, but my will is strong and I have carried on in memory and because I am a strong female. I still love life albeit I find it a bit quieter without my love. Some months passed and my caretakers came to my wooded home introduced me to a strong male named Lobo. He seems fit enough. He is not my D Dozer but with him I have found joy and friendship again. Come see me on a tour. I am Vada!
Circe
Hi, I’m Circe! I am from Connecticut and I took a long journey to get here. I escaped from a household up there and was captured. Some kind people from a shelter made friends with me and helped me feel safe and brought me to the sanctuary to live. Now I am making new human friends here. I had a very good friend here for awhile. His name was Jasper and I loved hanging out with him. He passed away recently and I do miss him quite a lot. I have a new companion now, his name is Bear. I am still getting to know him but we are starting to play and have fun together. I am quite shy around new faces but if you come to see me I will be watching for you from a distance!
Bear II
I am Bear hear me woof! I can howl too if I want. I hail all the way from Florida. I lived with my human in Florida, but things changed and I wasn't able to continue living with him. You see, lots of space is needed for us wolves to live comfortably and sadly my human's living conditions had to change and that meant his and my life had to change too. He searched and found a new home for me. A forever home. I will never have to leave. I miss him very much sometimes but I am very glad that he was able to find a nice place for me to live safe and protected. I love my forest home and my pack-mate Circe. My companion and I are not on the public tour, but if you happen to be on a private tour you might see us peeking through the trees in our home.
Towa
Hi! I’m Towa! I was rescued from Pennsylvania after I outgrew several human households – what can I say, I am a wolf and I want to romp and play and be free! I am so happy to be here in my very own forest home. And I get to share it with the most fun pack mate ever - Luna Belle! She is a bit wild sometimes since she is a young pup but we have a great time together. I hope you will come see us on a tour. I am a bit shy but I will be watching for you!
Luna Belle
Hi! My name is Luna Belle! I am a young pup and just bursting with energy! I am super excited to be here. I came in all alone and when I realized my foster was leaving me, I got really sad. You see I was bounced around a bit before coming to my new home here at the sanctuary, but everyone here paid special attention to me and I soon felt safe. I have really grown to love my new home and am so happy to be here now! Just a week after I moved here I got to go have play dates with a very patient older female, she told me her name was Towa. Now I live with my very best friend Towa and I love to run and pounce and nibble and play with her all day long. Like I said she is patient ‘cause I am younger and my energy can be a bit much. She tells me right from wrong gently. I try to listen, but sometimes well the energy is just bursting and I can’t help myself. I hope you will come see us on a tour!
Vulcan
Hello there. I am called Vulcan by the humans. I must say I am rather happy to be here in my own forest home with my dear companion Anubis. He is a bit younger than me and much more boisterous but I do enjoy running and playing and he is quite entertaining. I do reprimand him at times - he is still a young pup and must learn the way of the wolf. I hope you will come visit us on a Private Tour soon. I do enjoy visitors. Come see us!
Anubis
Um hi, hi there, hi. My name is Anubis and I'm very excited to be here. I'm young and bursting with energy but I'm still learning how to be a wolf. People didn't really understand me when I was younger and I didn't really understand myself. Now I am just starting to learn how to be free and run and play! I'm also learning that it's ok to trust people who understand and respect wolves like me. Come see me on a Private Tour! I may be nervous at first but if you are calm and quiet I will know that you are a friend.
Little Girl
My name is Little Girl but I am not really sure why—I’m a big and strong, hear me howl! I came to the Sanctuary from Missouri. I used to live with a big strong male named Tioga but he passed away. We had the most fun playing together, and I still miss him very much sometimes. Now I live with a younger male named Wylie. We have the most fun running and playing together! I love when people come to see me. Sometimes I watch from afar and other times I come right up to the fence to investigate. Come visit me and see how playful I can be!
Wylie
Hey! Hi! They call me Wylie. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here. Before I came here I never quite fit in anywhere. I didn't belong in a house with humans and at the shelter I was different from all the dogs there. Here I finally found my home and I feel like I fit right in! I love hanging out on top of my hill and on my house so that I can see all around. I am a bit shy. Strangers are a bit scary to me so stand still when you see me, and I will relax and maybe come close to the fence. Don’t worry though, I am always watching. Come visit me!
Wylie's Lifetime Guardian is Allene (Allie) Gagliano
Dozer
I’m Dozer. I love, love, love to jump! I can jump up straight off the ground and I would probably reach right over the heads of my human caretakers. I grew up in a very small place and I don’t remember much about it but I am much happier here in my forest home. I used to live with a wonderful feisty female named Ginny, but she passed away. I do miss her very much sometimes. Now I live with a female named Rumor. She is a bit feisty too and I am having fun getting to know her. Come see us on a private tour, I will be watching for you.
Rumor
I am Rumor. I am a shy but very attractive independent female from Plumpton Park Zoo in Maryland. I retired from exhibit there so they sought a new home for me. I love my forest territory here! It is much different than the zoo. So many smells and hidey holes. I feel very happy to have retired in such a nice place, and guess what - my parents retired here too! They are Lady Bodie and Sir Spirit. I hope you will come visit us!
