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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 1d

Visitors to our sanctuary know there's one resident who must have the final word in every group howl. American Red Wolf F1945 (Nash) has a voice that sometimes goes on… and on... we liken Nash’s howls to a record caught in a loop, but suspect she's just making sure all are aware of her greatness.

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 3d

Many supporters recently donated items from our Amazon & Chewy wishlists, and we want to thank you for the joy you brought the sanctuary residents 😊 Little Foot was elated by the donated pheasant scent in particular! We sprinkled this unique enrichment on sticks and tossed them into her enclosure.

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 8d

For most of the animals living in our sanctuary, forming a bond with a companion is the greatest enrichment of all. Wolfdogs Luca and Little Foot are an excellent example of how important connection is to canids - this happy pair is often found resting together on their platform. 💜🐺#wolfsanctuary

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 9d

At our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana, wolves Thing One & Tess show us what ‘digging in’ really means with their recent whole turkey meals! 🍗 #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #turkeytime #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #ranchlife #montana

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 13d

✨ We are hiring! ✨ Wolf Haven is searching for a part-time Animal Caregiver to join our team in Tenino, Washington. This position supports Wolf Haven’s animal care team to ensure the highest husbandry standards are maintained throughout the sanctuary. Head to Indeed to apply: bit.ly/3IGa80i

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 16d

Female wolf, Jez, is conserving her energy today… for important howling later at our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana 😉 #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #ranchlife #sanctuarylife #wolfsanctuary #conserveandprotect #summer #stayingcool #montana #peaceful #resting

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 17d

What better way to greet the day than a sleepy howl by one of five Mexican wolf brothers who live together in a playful family group! While the restof his siblings snoozed nearby, this guy let out some big, long, lazy vocalizations 😊 #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #trailcam #caughtoncamera #howlingwolf

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 22d

We are so grateful to hunters in the community who donate their post-butcher ungulate scraps and bones to the wolves. The entire sanctuary recently received elk from a local family. To discuss donating scrap and bones from your hunts, please call (360) 264-4695 x226. The wolves would be delighted 😊

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 25d

Not only is Wolf Haven home to our wolf, wolfdog, and coyote sanctuary residents, but the property is also rich with wildlife - including bears, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, elk, and an array of birds. Professional birders counted 59 species in a single morning this year, like the pileated woodpecker!

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · 29d

At the end of June, we sadly lost Tecumseh, who was known to most of us as “T.” He came to Wolf Haven in 2016 and had the widest open-mouthed grin under a distinctive dark nose stripe. He was very shy, but sometimes showed his goofy side to animal care during morning rounds 💜

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Sep 14

Happy Red Wolf Day! This year marks the 38th anniversary of the first release of American Red Wolves back into the wild in eastern North Carolina on September 14, 1987. To commemorate, we are showcasing F2537 (Cassia), who was born at Wolf Haven in 2023 through collaboration with the SAFE program 💚🐺

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Sep 10

During a routine enclosure check, staff discovered a large hornet’s nest. They are known to be protective of their nests, and given they built one at wolf height, we knew we needed it removed by our friends at Cascadia Venom. For more information about their work, visit cascadiavenomcollection.com

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 10 at @omsiedu.bsky.social in Portland, OR for our FREE screening of The Trouble with Wolves! We will be showing the 2023 edition of the film & will conclude with an optional post-film Q&A. Reserve your spot: omsi.edu/.../reel-science-the-trouble-with-wolves

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Sep 2

Summer is a celebration of frozen treats for the wolves! They've enjoyed many creative concoctions dreamed up by staff & volunteers this year, like these fishsicles, bloodsicles, and fruit-coconut milk popsicles being enjoyed by Sierra, Layla, Little Foot, and Luca 😁#wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #summer

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 31

Mexican wolves M1429 (Copal) & F2054 (Zinnia) created a substantial underground tunnel system in their enclosure, which weaves in and out of tree roots and has skylight holes scattered throughout. We definitely had a laugh-out-loud moment when Zinnia popped out of a hole like a gopher! #wolfhaven

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 27

A longtime Wolf Haven volunteer recently brought catnip for enrichment for all of the sanctuary residents, and male wolfdog Mesa was immediately drawn to the intoxicating scent. Fresh herbs are one of the animals’ favorite enrichments to receive #wolfsanctuary #enrichment #summer #catnip #smelly

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 26

We sadly lost calm, sweet Houston in June after a long battle with a degenerative spinal condition. He came to Wolf Haven in 2016 after being displayed as an attraction in a Texas feed store & lived a good life in the sanctuary with his companion, Zoe, with whom he was deeply bonded. Rest in Peace💜

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 23

Last week, USFWS announced that four litters of pups were born in the Eastern North Carolina Red Wolf Population this year. We're thrilled to share that one litter was produced by Wolf Haven-born M2191 (Finch)! Featured in the video are his mate F2503 and five of the pair's adorable pups.

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 21

#ThrowbackThursday Riley (2007-2014) was born into the pet trade & came to Wolf Haven in 2009. For most of his life before the sanctuary, he lived in small pen, so it took him a bit to adjust to the trees in his enclosure. With time, he settled in nicely with his beloved companion, Siri 💜

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 19

Nothing says summer quite like watermelons, but to give the wolves a unique experience this year, we froze them! Everyone seemed to enjoy their crispy, icy treats 🍉 especially wolfdogs Layla, Mesa, and Penn.

Photos by Gelane Clements #wolfdogs #watermelon #wolfsanctuary #summer

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 18

Is she a goat or a pig? Female McCleery wolf, Goat, hoarded all the beef heart for herself during feeding this morning at our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana. Not to worry though - her companion, Zip, got his fair share 😊 #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #wolf #wolves #ranchlife #montana

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 17

Perfume companies are constantly experimenting with new aromas that may delight our olfactory system, but what scents delight a wolf? An unknown odor recently caused female Mexican wolf F2053 (Magnolia) to vigorously scent roll on a stick. #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #trailcam #caughtoncamera

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 13

Happy #InternationalWolfDay! Join us in celebrating wolves like M1458 (Hodari) today by supporting Wolf Haven through our Amazon & Chewy wish lists:

www.chewy.com/g/wolf-haven...
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

Everything makes a difference for our residents and the humans who care for them!

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 9

The California DFW released a report in early July detailing the states' past decade of wolf presence and conservation efforts. 132 individual wolves have been detected in CA since 2011, and the minimum population has risen from 1 confirmed resident wolf in 2015 to 50 wolves in 2024!

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Wolf Haven International @wolfhavenint.bsky.social · Aug 6

In light of the challenges facing many wildlife professionals, Wolf Haven will be EXTENDING OUR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT through August 20th for our 2025 Wildlife Handling Course! Visit wolfhaven.org/events for more information and the application form. #wolves #wildlifehandling #professionaldevelopment

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