It is time to give these two stars the attention they deserve . . . Please give a warm welcome to Kiska and Zeebie! These two are no strangers to the spotlight, but we figured it would be a great time to go over these former Ambassador's origin story. Zeebie 'bleping'...
Brittany McDonald's Posts
2023 Spring Basket Recap
It is that time of year where we are coming up on our Seasonal Spring Basket enrichment again! To celebrate, we figured we would shine a light on the event from the previous year, including some behind the scenes photos! Living so far from civilization has a ton of...
Cozy Like the Wolf Campaign
Wild Spirit has been blessed with so many incredible supporters over the years, each striving to help our sanctuary and its rescues in countless creative ways! We are pleased to announce yet another brilliant campaign started by one of our long time supporter, Donna...
Do-it-Yourself Enrichment at Home
We often see enrichment in sanctuaries and zoos, but it can also be utilized for pets at home! In fact, most pet owners provide their animals enrichment without even realizing it. Playing with pets and taking them on walks are examples of enrichment you’re probably...
Let’s Talk About Motaki!
By now we're sure you've seen her lovely furry face displayed on our Facebook page--the one, the only, Motaki! However, what you may not know is how this sweet girl came to call Wild Spirit home. Lovely Motaki, posing for a headshot in 2024 Motaki came to us from a...
Not One, but Two PEOPLE Magazine Articles!
Education is, and always will be, one of our missions as a sanctuary. For that reason, Katie Forbis, our astounding Marketing Manager, goes leaps and bounds beyond conventional means to spread the stories our the rescues to all who are willing to hear. This includes...
Lazar’s Double Enucleation
Lazar Wolf is a 12-year-old mid-content wolfdog that came to Wild Spirit with something called Pannus, which is an immune-mediated condition that impacts the cornea of the eye. While Pannus is treatable, it cannot be cured, and if left untreated, conditions will...
Two Rare Medical Conditions, One Happy Ending
When our new Executive Director Brittany McDonald was hired in 2020, she traded our old motto for a new one: “The Animals Come First.” And for anyone that truly knows us, you’ll know those aren’t just pretty words, but a promise born from the depths of our souls. So,...
Four New Rescues!
The months of April and May have been filled with non-stop activity for the Wild Spirit Team, with each day bringing something new and exciting to the table. Between daily habitat upgrades and the reconstruction of our tour path in preparation of our 2021 Grand...
Closed Through July, 2021
We're sorry to say that we won't be open to the public before August, 2021, at the earliest. Our Executive Director, Brittany McDonald, gathered with the staff and interns and we discussed what needed to happen prior to our allowing guests on-site. We have...