There have been some recent reports from the media of pets supposedly contracting COVID-19 from humans, but is it true? The fact is that there are many different corona viruses that affect many different species. Cats, dogs, and humans have been susceptible to corona...
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Art Pack April Contest!
Logo design by Kat Woods DesignMonth-Long Art Challenge Event Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is Ecstatic to Present Our First Annual Art Pack April Event! Ever heard of Inktober, MerMay, or Sketchtember? Each is a month-long art challenge to inspire, engage, and...
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...
Photo Slideshow – March, 2021
We've been crazy busy and haven't posted in a while! We thought we'd share some of our favorite photos that we've taken so far this year!
Happy New Year!
From the Wild Spirit Family, Happy New Year to all of you amazing supporters and fellow admirers of our wild-spirited rescues! The team here is probably not alone in saying a hearty it’s-about-time good-bye to 2020 as we eagerly welcome 2021 with open-armed optimism....
2020 Moments and Memories
It’s December 31st of 2020, and the screen is dimming on yet another year! Our sweet Obi arrived in June, and now lives with his friend, Kaya!Despite the hardships, challenges, and quite unprecedented territory that many people throughout the world were forced to...
2020 Howling Poetry Contest Winners
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...
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...