With the end of November, Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary’s Second Annual Howling Poetry Contest came to a close, and we are thrilled to announce our winner! Maryanne Coppinger wins with her poem titled, “Ode to Bark.” Please join us in howling our huge congratulations...
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What Wolves Can Teach Us About Leadership & Teamwork
This article was featured in the fall issue of The Howling Reporter that was published the first week of November in 2020. The Howling Reporter is a quarterly publication from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary team featuring stories, articles, photos, and more. You can...
2020 Pumpkin Toss Enrichment Recap
One of the best things about working at the sanctuary is the people. Sure, the animals are incredible, and they are certainly the reason we are all here, but it's the people that make things fun. On any ordinary day you can hear the laughter and silliness interspersed...
Welcome Home, Irwin!
Before life at Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, high-content wolf-dog Irwin was born to a breeder in Ohio before being sold as a pet to a private owner. He remained in his original home for the first several years of his life, growing up alongside the family's black lab...
Spotlight: Quinn and Lyca
The moment I stepped on property I knew I wanted to meet these two. Their smiles, their eyes, their very energy radiated positivity and grace (Lyca turned out to be the primary source of grace). When I started working in animal care their residence was right in the...
Big Changes to our Human Pack!
During the summer of 2020, there were several changes to our "Human Pack," with some people moving on to other adventures, some coming in for their own adventure, and others taking on new roles and responsibilities. Leyton and Raven (who has since passed away)....
Spotlight – Luna and Jaeger
Jaeger and Luna, both wolfdog rescues, are fan favorites at Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. Many of you may have met Jaeger if you've ever visited and taken a Canine Encounter tour with us! These two have been companions for many years now and are one of our more...
Welcome to the Team, Brittany!
While it is difficult not to experience a sense of sorrow and loss with change, even as we say good-bye to long-term Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary Team member Crystal Castellanos, we are all the same ecstatic to welcome new Executive Director, Brittany McDonald. For many...
Farewell, Crystal
Crystal Castellanos, Director of Operations at Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary since November of 2018, and member of the team since 2011, is effectively ending her chapter dedicated to the sanctuary this Friday, August 7th, to pursue her next chapter, which will be set in...
Wolf-Dog Ownership: U.S. Regulations and Laws
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