Owner Dumped Wolfdog At Kill Shelter When He Got Too Much To Handle, Luckily This Sanctuary Saved Him
The strength, incredible instincts, sharp intelligence, and social abilities of the wolf is what has made them one of the most respected animals in the world. The stunning animal has been featured in legends, books, movies, paintings and other products of culture for centuries which slowly taught us to appreciate them even more. So it’s understandable that people wanted to take a bit of that wilderness home. With the idea of combining the best of both worlds, people created a wolfdog. Wolfdog is basically a mixture of wolf and domestic dog, both of which are members of same Canis species.
You probably wouldn’t think twice about his descent when meeting Yuki, and no wonder why. Yuki is one of the highest content wolfdogs at the sanctuary where he is currently staying.“His DNA testing came back as 87.5 % Gray Wolf, 8.6 % Siberian Husky, and 3.9 % German Shepherd,” – a staff member of Shy Wolf Sanctuary Brittany Allen told Bored Panda.
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In this photo Yuki is appearing so giant it’s intimidating, and it’s taking the internet by storm. The girl in the photo, Brittany Allen, who is 5’4, said that Yuki is not actually as large as he appears in the pic and weighs around 120 lbs. She recently hilariously responded to accusations of photoshopping the image with an Instagram post along with a caption: “The face we make when people say Yuki’s picture is Photoshopped… It’s just his fat angle guys. We all have one”.
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The photo has attracted a lot of much-needed attention, helping to raise awareness and tell the both tragic and heartwarming story of a majestic wolfdog who received a second chance at life when he was rescued by Shy Wolf Sanctuary.
“We rescued him from a failed house pet situation. Someone purchased him from a breeder and realized he was too much to handle. They dumped him at a kill shelter at 8 months old. We stepped in and provided a home for him and he has been with us ever since,“ – said Brittany Allen.
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(photo of young Yuki)
“Yuki came to us in 2008. He was in reasonably good health compared to a lot of the animals that come to us and had a very outgoing personality initially. We even considered him for ambassadorship at one point. Shortly after arriving at Shy Wolf Sanctuary Yuki managed to catch a leg on a palmetto and opened up a wound on his right rear knee. The wound ended up taking a total of 5 surgeries to finally repair and in that time Yuki became cage aggressive.” – one of the directors at Shy Wolf Sanctuary added.
Volunteers of Shy Wolf Sanctuary shared pictures of Yuki at his new home from 2012 and their first impressions of his personality: “Yuki loves women, showing off to visitors, and being super goofy”.
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“Yuki is one of those animals that he lets you know if he wants you in his enclosure or not. He has a very small group of women that he allows in his enclosure called his ‘harem’,” – says Judy, a volunteer at Shy Wolf Sanctuary who’s gained Yuki’s trust.
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Founded in 2001 by Nancy Smith, Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center (SWS) provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to wild and captive bred wolves, and other exotic animals. A 2.5 acre property in Naples, Florida becomes a permanent home to over 60 captive-bred or rescued exotic animals every year.
The mission of this non-profit is to “reconnect people and animals through education”, so staff and over 30 active volunteers work year-round to not only help the neglected animals but to educate the public about the importance of protecting these animals.
Wolfdogs are considered unadoptable by domestic animal services, so Shy Wolf Sanctuary is literally their last hope to get help and find a forever home.
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“They definitely are creatures that demand respect. It would be a much different encounter in the wild than what I do with these guys. The animals I work with have never been in the wild and never will be, so they are more socialized. We show off their adorable moments in the hope of helping people identify with them at least and maybe change their fear response into a healthy respect through education. And also giving an animal a chance at a decent life when otherwise they would be euthanized.” – said Brittany.
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Most wolves shy away from people and are not aggressive toward them by nature, but with wolfdogs – it’s always a one-of-kind case. Wolfdogs are a mixture of traits, which results in less predictable behavior patterns compared to either the wolf or dog. So with adopting these breeds come unique challenges that people are not often aware of. Especially when purchased as a puppy, it’s impossible to predict how much wolf will be in an animal.
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“Wolfdogs are a bit more difficult in my opinion because you don’t exactly know how much wolf behavior vs. dog behavior they will have. Yuki isn’t necessarily more social vs. the pure wolves. We have pure wolves who will run away when they see new people because they are generally shy, curious animals. Yuki, however will run straight to a new person and if he doesn’t like them will become aggressive towards them. With the pure wolves, once they know you and feel comfortable with you, they can be affectionate and loving but they will always be wolves you can’t get in the way of them and their food, and you must respect their boundaries. They are both social with people they accept in their space, but they are very selective as well. This also applies to other wolf/wolfdog companions. They are very selective but when they bond it is pretty unique.”
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“Today, Yuki is one of the most interesting animals in the sanctuary. He is not an easy guy to get to know, but he does have a small number of volunteers he has bonded with. He has gained the nickname “Woowoo” because when he sees any of his chosen volunteers that is the noise he makes, beckoning that volunteer to come spend time with him,” – said Jeremy Albrecht.
Image credits: Brittany Allen
After years of giving warmth and a loving home to Yuki, the sanctuary was struck by heartbreaking news that the wolfdog has been diagnosed with blood cancer, though you couldn’t tell just by looking at him.
“He was diagnosed with cancer last year and unfortunately it is terminal. We have dealt with this particular cancer before and ultimately you don’t really know how fast you caught it and how much time they have. Yuki has been fighting it for quite a while now and is persevering so it is business as usual while we enjoy our time with Yuki. When the day comes that he starts showing symptoms we will, as we always do, make the right decisions for Yuki’s quality of life,” – Jeremy Albrecht said. – “Saying goodbye to one of our animals is always difficult for our staff and volunteers, and Yuki will be no different. But it’s important to remember that while many of these animals have rough beginnings, their stories always have happy endings once they get to Shy Wolf Sanctuary. When their time with us is over the last thing they do is make room for our next rescue and happy ending.”
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Seems that life keeps challenging Yuki, but we are sure that Shy Wolf Sanctuary is the right place to get lots of unconditional love, care and treatment.
To find more heartwarming stories or support the Shy Wolf Sanctuary, visit the organization’s website.
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Share on FacebookI just dont understand people wo buy a dog as a pet and then throw them out... I must say Yuki is cute as hell :D I like Yuki already :D
I think in this case they thought they were buying a dog and ended up with a wild animal - the original owner's fault for not doing their research and the breeder's fault for not educating them. People make uninformed pet purchases all the time with wolfdogs, Bengal cats, and even tortoises. (Which is how I got my Bengal and my tortoise)
Load More Replies...I had friend who has a wolf dog hybrid. They are very hard to handle. The dog was very sweet, but you could never leave her alone. Shes now an ESA dog, and totally not capable of being one, but he had to make her one to take her everywhere. Her quality of life isnt what it should be for a breed like her. I wish people would do more research when they get animals like this.
Every wolfhound description I know emphasizes how you cannot leave them alone. You need to have several in an outdoor enclosure with an enormously high fence. The informations are out there - it needs a really large amount of Stupid to ignore them. Or maybe it's arrogance - I see way to many terrible human/dog pairing which are the rsult of an arrogant human with an inflated self-esteem who believes he/she is SO very clever or SO very fit that they need extreme specialist dogs. Who in his right mind gets a cathahoula leapard dog when living a city life???
Load More Replies...Yuki looks impressive. What I do not comprehend is the selfishness of people. Who breeds such dogs i the first place, and why are they allowed to? Who gets these dogs? And why are neither breeder not owner held liable?
Money, prestige, and stupidity. The same states that let you keep a tiger in the back yard are usually the ones who have no breeding restrictions. (Yes, Texas, I'm looking at you!) Breeders are looking at the money that vanity-puffers are willing to pay. And the people who want them are generally the last people who should have them. (Same sort of people who want a tiger to puff up their vanity, too. Usually with the same results...) No breeder can be responsible for the training one of their animals gets, which is why they have no responsibility. Now,if the state actually has 'pet laws' that affect the typeof animals that can be kept as pets, then the breeder CAN be held responsible. The other sort of owner is the wildlife rehabber, who takes them on as a lifetime responsibility. I've been sat on by a couple of wolf-dogs, because I used to bring their owner mice for her rehab raptors.
Load More Replies...Can we consider not shaming people for surrendering animals to shelters. It is in fact the most responsible thing to do when you realize you've made a mistake and can't take care of your pet as opposed to pushing them out of your car and driving away, stuffing them in a pillowcase and dumping it in a river, or simply tying them up in the backyard and neglecting them. It's certainly always better to make responsible choices about pets before you get them, but sometimes that doesn't happen and it's really good that there are safe alternatives when you do figure it out.
Unless it is a KILL shelter as in this case. Putting an 8 month old animal to death because the owner did not inform on its needs.
Load More Replies...Why can't people understand that these creatures are constantly at odds with their own instincts? Continuing to breed them is cruel. Are they beautiful, yes. But you are creating an animal that comes from two different worlds and yet doesn't belong in either one. The breeding of wolfdogs should be punishable under the law, by any percentage. You can't hope to silence instincts that are so deeply engrained by simply mixing in another canine DNA. All you are doing is causing confusion and anguish.
Let's not forget that these breeders are so anxious for their profits (or possibly not to get caught) that they 'wean' and sell the pups at 3 weeks of age. Just So responsible... (/s)
Load More Replies...Why would anyone pair a dog and a wolf? Profit of course. But who is stupid enough to get a puppy thinking they will get cute little doggo? Those two species are completely different kinds when it comes to dealing with humans. Some people are just a********.
Ask yourself who would do it knowing it's illegal in your state to begin with. No permit for the wolf, no safe place to keep the wolf OR the pups, and to avoid notice from the local wildlife people the [ahem!] sold the pups at 3 weeks. My licensed rehabber friend rescued the only survivor out of 8. There's a special circle in hell for people like that.
Load More Replies...For nth time, amateurs, don't get a high maintenance exotic or wild pet! Get a domestic pet that looks exotic or wild. For example, Shiba Inu dogs look like foxes and Norwegian Forest cats look like Scottish wild cats. Cool appearance, minus the difficult wild temperament.
Breeding wolfdogs really is one of the dumbest idea, ever., 20.000 year long humans breed dogs away from the wolf to be great companiopns and all sorts of helpers, instead of shy, territorial and wild animals - and along come some morons and breed wolves back in. F**king idiots.
From a Farley Mowat book I read years ago (too many years...) I understand they make great sled dogs, loads of stamina.I understand some of the Eskimo tribes do it on purpose--but then, this is their transportation. And sometimes Nature does it. Neither the wolf or the dog gives a hoot if the female is in heat.
Load More Replies...I get so frustrated with people who buy animals and don't know a darn thing about what they are doing. No it's not a human but it's still a living being and deserves to be respected. I'm glad this wolfdog was rescued and people who understand what the animal is are taking care of it.
F**k humans that get a pet, let them bond with you, and then kick them to the curb. You don’t deserve the unconditional love of a dog.
When dogs and owners match, it's perfect, as in this case. You should always research the dog to your, and their personalities. Too ma y times people buy dogs be ause 'cute'. This is stupid and not fair on the dog. This dog, btw, looks very intelligent. Intelligent dogs need i telligent owners who feed their needs, as in this case. Wonderful story.
WOW!! He is majestically and stunningly beautiful. More loyalty and integrity than most humans!.
Wolfdogs are becoming a problem in many countries because the owners don't inform properly on their needs. They are no dogs, they have a totally different behaviour, they need much space, special enclosures, hours of walk every day. And they always stay dangerous.
No to special enclosure, much space,and hours of walking. Depends on the individual animal. And no,they're not always dangerous. But nobody should ever make assumptions about any animal; I lived with a poodle I trusted less than the wolf I met.
Load More Replies...Dunno what's worse that 'Kill Shelters' exist or someone 'disposing' an 8 month old pup there – Modern Humanity is Sickening...
Blame the people who keep breeding, blame the people who keep BUYING, blame the people who refuse to spay and neuter their pets. If those were addressed, kill shelters wouldn't have to exist.
Load More Replies...This isn't an abuse story, but advice: Why have a dog if you're gonna dump it or abuse it. It didn't do anything (well if it a very very bad doggo, that still ain't okay.)
Yuki is so handsome, I would love to have a baby like that, imagine walking him, I wouldn't be afraid at all. My German Shepherd was 40kg and she was amazing, she was so loyal and loved my girls. Treat a dog with respect, love and understanding and you get along fine. Abandoning an animal because you are to lazy to be trained how to look after them is disgusting. I have learned that it isn't the dogs that need training it is the human.
Amazing, actually they are trying to help, not to put them inside a cage. That os nota their intention. Some places don't have a proper place, with everything they need in Nature life. We almost don't have places to those big animal live. They are loosing their places, and we have to bem proud of people who carnes.
Am I the only one who thinks that besides from the color wolfs look like Huskies and German Shepards?
Until you get to the tail,which is all wolf, yes. How often have those 2 breeds been used as stand-ins for wolves in movies...
Load More Replies...I had a dream about a wild wolf/dog last night. Looked just like this. I was on the ground though trying to crawl away and he was taking bites out of my neck.
Ouch, if not properly handled, it's not far away from the truth! Wolves can become very aggressive if they see their leader is becoming weak and may even kill him to take his place. Most dog-wolf hybrids are inclined to the same behaviour. Here's a case of a female wolf dog like that: She accepted the wife as the alfa and the husband had to discipline her from time to time, so that she knew her place, for she treated him as someone of a lower position. One day he got hurt while jogging and came home wimping. Upon seeing him, his dog leaped on him, growling and tore his hand. From that day on, her attempts to hurt him persisted and eventually she had to be given up to a shelter. Wolf dogs don't make good pets. The only type of owner suitable for them would be a super experienced handler with a broad knowledge on canine behaviour, strong leadership and someone, who can give this animal a job. Wolf dogs are a good match for a passionate hunter, dead serious about owning one.
Load More Replies...my husband and i had a shepherd wolf for several years she was an amazing dog and very loving and protective. i felt very safe when she was around. thank you for helping these beautiful animals.
The forner owner is an idiot S.O.B pig headed person....if u know u cant take care of ur pet then dont adopt....STUPID!!! OR BETTER YET ADOPT URSELF....MORON!!!
If you would like to help Shy Wolf Sanctuary get their new facility built, so that they can rescue more animals like Yuki, they have a gofund me setup here: https://www.gofundme.com/help-shy-wolf-sanctuary-get-to-their-new-home
I love working with animals and one day I hope to work with larger animals so I had to read this article and it don't understand why people do this to animals.
It should be against the law to crossbreed these animals. Too wild to be tamed, too tame to be wild. There is absolutely no reason other than vanity and money to crossbreed these animals. I am glad someone is there to help. Somebody tell me why we need these animals.
In many states it IS illegal to breed them. Trouble is,money beckons, and idiots still do it. No,there is no other reason. And aside from the eskimos who still use dog-sleds (where I understand the hybrids make exceptional pullers, having enormous stamina and are run in pack structure anyway) there is no earthly reason to, and many reasons NOT to, breed them.
Load More Replies...The close and deep set eyes scare the heck outta me. More power to those brave gals. Apparently the female hormones don't bother him like male hormones.
Our ancestors spent many generations, trial and error, and undoubtedly had many harrowing experiences trying to domesticate wolves. They finally succeeded with amazing results considering the unbelievably wide number of traits, sizes, shapes and on and on. Why on earth are we trying to go backwards? Is there something so perverse in human nature that we have to find the border of disaster?
Domestication is alteration by proximity; wolves changed into dogs just by living near humans for 60,000 odd years. You are talking about selective breeding which has been happening for only a couple of thousand years when dogs were already dogs. And dog breeds in thier current form are only a couple of hundred years old, and many already have terrible health due to over breeding. I wouldn't call that "amazing results'.
Load More Replies...give me a BIG dog over a little ankle-biter ANYday! as with ALL animals, obedience training is a MUST! that, and research the breed you are interested in. people suck sometimes, but I'm happy that this animal is somewhere he is loved and cared for. he deserves (as all animals do) to spend his remaining time in the care of people who love him.
THAT, HE, is a beautiful beast . I have two dogs , had at least one all my life . Iiiiiiii, stay away from the WOLF, as beautiful and strong they are . Leave wildlife alone. Be in aw, but how dare you
Sorry, I haven't been able to comment or up vote in over 2 weeks. Now the site is good again?
Load More Replies...Yuki looks like a giant lapdog and a very good boy (when he's with the humans he likes, anyway)
He basically IS a giant lap dog. I knew a wolf that liked people better than other wolves. (Yes, full wolf.Lived at a wolf sanctuary. Preferred to sit by the fence in hopes someone would scratch her ears. Every animal is an individual.) The breeds mentioned in his DNA are both the type that bond with either one human or one family. He'd never have been a many-person animal, even as a full dog. Hell,the WOLF DNA has a wider bonding ability than that dog DNA.
Load More Replies...holy c**p yuki is adorable! People always asume that wolves or other crazy dangerous animals cant be kind or be a pet. (thats some crappy people who think this)
Wolves are not crazy dangerous if treated correctly. No wild animal should be approached unless you know what you're doing,and frankly, few 'wild' animals make good pets,anyway. (Bush babies and sugar gliders come rapidly to mind. They're nocturnal, if nothing else!) Wild animals should, whenever possible be left in the wild. Yuki is beautiful, and his breeder shot be shot in painful places. But with the way we're treating wolves in America, sanctuaries may be the only places left where they can live safely.
Load More Replies...your constant stalking of other members is disturbing.
Load More Replies...Its one of Gods great creatures, no need for killing. Here's another upvote for you today, troll the troll is what I say.
Load More Replies...I just dont understand people wo buy a dog as a pet and then throw them out... I must say Yuki is cute as hell :D I like Yuki already :D
I think in this case they thought they were buying a dog and ended up with a wild animal - the original owner's fault for not doing their research and the breeder's fault for not educating them. People make uninformed pet purchases all the time with wolfdogs, Bengal cats, and even tortoises. (Which is how I got my Bengal and my tortoise)
Load More Replies...I had friend who has a wolf dog hybrid. They are very hard to handle. The dog was very sweet, but you could never leave her alone. Shes now an ESA dog, and totally not capable of being one, but he had to make her one to take her everywhere. Her quality of life isnt what it should be for a breed like her. I wish people would do more research when they get animals like this.
Every wolfhound description I know emphasizes how you cannot leave them alone. You need to have several in an outdoor enclosure with an enormously high fence. The informations are out there - it needs a really large amount of Stupid to ignore them. Or maybe it's arrogance - I see way to many terrible human/dog pairing which are the rsult of an arrogant human with an inflated self-esteem who believes he/she is SO very clever or SO very fit that they need extreme specialist dogs. Who in his right mind gets a cathahoula leapard dog when living a city life???
Load More Replies...Yuki looks impressive. What I do not comprehend is the selfishness of people. Who breeds such dogs i the first place, and why are they allowed to? Who gets these dogs? And why are neither breeder not owner held liable?
Money, prestige, and stupidity. The same states that let you keep a tiger in the back yard are usually the ones who have no breeding restrictions. (Yes, Texas, I'm looking at you!) Breeders are looking at the money that vanity-puffers are willing to pay. And the people who want them are generally the last people who should have them. (Same sort of people who want a tiger to puff up their vanity, too. Usually with the same results...) No breeder can be responsible for the training one of their animals gets, which is why they have no responsibility. Now,if the state actually has 'pet laws' that affect the typeof animals that can be kept as pets, then the breeder CAN be held responsible. The other sort of owner is the wildlife rehabber, who takes them on as a lifetime responsibility. I've been sat on by a couple of wolf-dogs, because I used to bring their owner mice for her rehab raptors.
Load More Replies...Can we consider not shaming people for surrendering animals to shelters. It is in fact the most responsible thing to do when you realize you've made a mistake and can't take care of your pet as opposed to pushing them out of your car and driving away, stuffing them in a pillowcase and dumping it in a river, or simply tying them up in the backyard and neglecting them. It's certainly always better to make responsible choices about pets before you get them, but sometimes that doesn't happen and it's really good that there are safe alternatives when you do figure it out.
Unless it is a KILL shelter as in this case. Putting an 8 month old animal to death because the owner did not inform on its needs.
Load More Replies...Why can't people understand that these creatures are constantly at odds with their own instincts? Continuing to breed them is cruel. Are they beautiful, yes. But you are creating an animal that comes from two different worlds and yet doesn't belong in either one. The breeding of wolfdogs should be punishable under the law, by any percentage. You can't hope to silence instincts that are so deeply engrained by simply mixing in another canine DNA. All you are doing is causing confusion and anguish.
Let's not forget that these breeders are so anxious for their profits (or possibly not to get caught) that they 'wean' and sell the pups at 3 weeks of age. Just So responsible... (/s)
Load More Replies...Why would anyone pair a dog and a wolf? Profit of course. But who is stupid enough to get a puppy thinking they will get cute little doggo? Those two species are completely different kinds when it comes to dealing with humans. Some people are just a********.
Ask yourself who would do it knowing it's illegal in your state to begin with. No permit for the wolf, no safe place to keep the wolf OR the pups, and to avoid notice from the local wildlife people the [ahem!] sold the pups at 3 weeks. My licensed rehabber friend rescued the only survivor out of 8. There's a special circle in hell for people like that.
Load More Replies...For nth time, amateurs, don't get a high maintenance exotic or wild pet! Get a domestic pet that looks exotic or wild. For example, Shiba Inu dogs look like foxes and Norwegian Forest cats look like Scottish wild cats. Cool appearance, minus the difficult wild temperament.
Breeding wolfdogs really is one of the dumbest idea, ever., 20.000 year long humans breed dogs away from the wolf to be great companiopns and all sorts of helpers, instead of shy, territorial and wild animals - and along come some morons and breed wolves back in. F**king idiots.
From a Farley Mowat book I read years ago (too many years...) I understand they make great sled dogs, loads of stamina.I understand some of the Eskimo tribes do it on purpose--but then, this is their transportation. And sometimes Nature does it. Neither the wolf or the dog gives a hoot if the female is in heat.
Load More Replies...I get so frustrated with people who buy animals and don't know a darn thing about what they are doing. No it's not a human but it's still a living being and deserves to be respected. I'm glad this wolfdog was rescued and people who understand what the animal is are taking care of it.
F**k humans that get a pet, let them bond with you, and then kick them to the curb. You don’t deserve the unconditional love of a dog.
When dogs and owners match, it's perfect, as in this case. You should always research the dog to your, and their personalities. Too ma y times people buy dogs be ause 'cute'. This is stupid and not fair on the dog. This dog, btw, looks very intelligent. Intelligent dogs need i telligent owners who feed their needs, as in this case. Wonderful story.
WOW!! He is majestically and stunningly beautiful. More loyalty and integrity than most humans!.
Wolfdogs are becoming a problem in many countries because the owners don't inform properly on their needs. They are no dogs, they have a totally different behaviour, they need much space, special enclosures, hours of walk every day. And they always stay dangerous.
No to special enclosure, much space,and hours of walking. Depends on the individual animal. And no,they're not always dangerous. But nobody should ever make assumptions about any animal; I lived with a poodle I trusted less than the wolf I met.
Load More Replies...Dunno what's worse that 'Kill Shelters' exist or someone 'disposing' an 8 month old pup there – Modern Humanity is Sickening...
Blame the people who keep breeding, blame the people who keep BUYING, blame the people who refuse to spay and neuter their pets. If those were addressed, kill shelters wouldn't have to exist.
Load More Replies...This isn't an abuse story, but advice: Why have a dog if you're gonna dump it or abuse it. It didn't do anything (well if it a very very bad doggo, that still ain't okay.)
Yuki is so handsome, I would love to have a baby like that, imagine walking him, I wouldn't be afraid at all. My German Shepherd was 40kg and she was amazing, she was so loyal and loved my girls. Treat a dog with respect, love and understanding and you get along fine. Abandoning an animal because you are to lazy to be trained how to look after them is disgusting. I have learned that it isn't the dogs that need training it is the human.
Amazing, actually they are trying to help, not to put them inside a cage. That os nota their intention. Some places don't have a proper place, with everything they need in Nature life. We almost don't have places to those big animal live. They are loosing their places, and we have to bem proud of people who carnes.
Am I the only one who thinks that besides from the color wolfs look like Huskies and German Shepards?
Until you get to the tail,which is all wolf, yes. How often have those 2 breeds been used as stand-ins for wolves in movies...
Load More Replies...I had a dream about a wild wolf/dog last night. Looked just like this. I was on the ground though trying to crawl away and he was taking bites out of my neck.
Ouch, if not properly handled, it's not far away from the truth! Wolves can become very aggressive if they see their leader is becoming weak and may even kill him to take his place. Most dog-wolf hybrids are inclined to the same behaviour. Here's a case of a female wolf dog like that: She accepted the wife as the alfa and the husband had to discipline her from time to time, so that she knew her place, for she treated him as someone of a lower position. One day he got hurt while jogging and came home wimping. Upon seeing him, his dog leaped on him, growling and tore his hand. From that day on, her attempts to hurt him persisted and eventually she had to be given up to a shelter. Wolf dogs don't make good pets. The only type of owner suitable for them would be a super experienced handler with a broad knowledge on canine behaviour, strong leadership and someone, who can give this animal a job. Wolf dogs are a good match for a passionate hunter, dead serious about owning one.
Load More Replies...my husband and i had a shepherd wolf for several years she was an amazing dog and very loving and protective. i felt very safe when she was around. thank you for helping these beautiful animals.
The forner owner is an idiot S.O.B pig headed person....if u know u cant take care of ur pet then dont adopt....STUPID!!! OR BETTER YET ADOPT URSELF....MORON!!!
If you would like to help Shy Wolf Sanctuary get their new facility built, so that they can rescue more animals like Yuki, they have a gofund me setup here: https://www.gofundme.com/help-shy-wolf-sanctuary-get-to-their-new-home
I love working with animals and one day I hope to work with larger animals so I had to read this article and it don't understand why people do this to animals.
It should be against the law to crossbreed these animals. Too wild to be tamed, too tame to be wild. There is absolutely no reason other than vanity and money to crossbreed these animals. I am glad someone is there to help. Somebody tell me why we need these animals.
In many states it IS illegal to breed them. Trouble is,money beckons, and idiots still do it. No,there is no other reason. And aside from the eskimos who still use dog-sleds (where I understand the hybrids make exceptional pullers, having enormous stamina and are run in pack structure anyway) there is no earthly reason to, and many reasons NOT to, breed them.
Load More Replies...The close and deep set eyes scare the heck outta me. More power to those brave gals. Apparently the female hormones don't bother him like male hormones.
Our ancestors spent many generations, trial and error, and undoubtedly had many harrowing experiences trying to domesticate wolves. They finally succeeded with amazing results considering the unbelievably wide number of traits, sizes, shapes and on and on. Why on earth are we trying to go backwards? Is there something so perverse in human nature that we have to find the border of disaster?
Domestication is alteration by proximity; wolves changed into dogs just by living near humans for 60,000 odd years. You are talking about selective breeding which has been happening for only a couple of thousand years when dogs were already dogs. And dog breeds in thier current form are only a couple of hundred years old, and many already have terrible health due to over breeding. I wouldn't call that "amazing results'.
Load More Replies...give me a BIG dog over a little ankle-biter ANYday! as with ALL animals, obedience training is a MUST! that, and research the breed you are interested in. people suck sometimes, but I'm happy that this animal is somewhere he is loved and cared for. he deserves (as all animals do) to spend his remaining time in the care of people who love him.
THAT, HE, is a beautiful beast . I have two dogs , had at least one all my life . Iiiiiiii, stay away from the WOLF, as beautiful and strong they are . Leave wildlife alone. Be in aw, but how dare you
Sorry, I haven't been able to comment or up vote in over 2 weeks. Now the site is good again?
Load More Replies...Yuki looks like a giant lapdog and a very good boy (when he's with the humans he likes, anyway)
He basically IS a giant lap dog. I knew a wolf that liked people better than other wolves. (Yes, full wolf.Lived at a wolf sanctuary. Preferred to sit by the fence in hopes someone would scratch her ears. Every animal is an individual.) The breeds mentioned in his DNA are both the type that bond with either one human or one family. He'd never have been a many-person animal, even as a full dog. Hell,the WOLF DNA has a wider bonding ability than that dog DNA.
Load More Replies...holy c**p yuki is adorable! People always asume that wolves or other crazy dangerous animals cant be kind or be a pet. (thats some crappy people who think this)
Wolves are not crazy dangerous if treated correctly. No wild animal should be approached unless you know what you're doing,and frankly, few 'wild' animals make good pets,anyway. (Bush babies and sugar gliders come rapidly to mind. They're nocturnal, if nothing else!) Wild animals should, whenever possible be left in the wild. Yuki is beautiful, and his breeder shot be shot in painful places. But with the way we're treating wolves in America, sanctuaries may be the only places left where they can live safely.
Load More Replies...your constant stalking of other members is disturbing.
Load More Replies...Its one of Gods great creatures, no need for killing. Here's another upvote for you today, troll the troll is what I say.
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