At what point, what event, what action...what is it that finally inspires an individual to become involved, to look around and decide it is time to "walk their talk".

"People conserve only what they learn to understand and respect. The stewardship of wolves around the world rests in the hearts, heads and hands of us all". (International Wolf Center, Ely, Mn)

Mankind is learning the importance of the predator in a balanced eco-system; we strive to rediscover or create new and innovative ways to heal our communities through a harmony with nature. What better way than to preserve those things in nature so nearly brought to extinction by mans ignorance.

"When people look into the wild, yellow eyes of a live wolf, respect is gained, along with an inspiration to get involved in the struggle to sustain and enhance wild ecosystems". (Mission:Wolf, Silver Cliff, Colorado).

Ancient myths fall by the wayside as mans knowledge of this oft misunderstood and misinterpreted animal is broadened through research, contact with the wolf, and continued education. At the Wolf Sanctum, we feel an educated mind is a mind which can review all the facts currently available, weigh all the various diverse and opposing opinions and to come to a reasonably intelligent decision or choice. As such, we do not feel it is our place to either condemn nor condone the present day controversies which still surround the beleaguered wolf. We are dedicated to educate by presenting facts, obligated to factually represent special needs required by the wolf, guide the interested by providing resource materials and research assistance, and relay our own personal experiences and observations from contact with the wolves.

The path we are following, albeit in our own small way, has been blazed for us by giants in the field of wolf ecology and conservation......I will be eternally grateful for your inspiration, and pledge that we at The Wolf Sanctum may also help others find not only the road to your door, our door, but to the paths traveled by the wolf. For I truly believe and hope that one day, with human tolerance for all living creatures and understanding, the wolf will decide to naturally migrate back to some of the historic ranges in which it once flourished.

There is much we can learn as humans from the Wolf, as well as all members of the animal kingdom. We urge and encourage your active support to foundations directly involved in research and re-introduction programs. We urge and encourage you to actively support foundations directly involved in the preservation of our wildlife and their habitats.

And we hope that you will actively support our endeavors.

The Wolf Sanctum was founded to provide a sanctuary for captive born wolves .  We house both wolves and wolf dogs.   We strive to provide a safe and secure habitat, where these animals can live out the remainder of their lives in an environment that takes their nutritional and social needs into consideration.   Our wolves come from diverse backgrounds.....some displaced, some from roadside zoos, some from backyard breeders, some even "found" wandering...some even from loving homes that could no longer keep them.  We don't always know what types of lives they have led, or even how they will react to different stimuli or to different individuals.    They do all have one thing in common...a safe refuge is desperately needed. 

We receive no state funding.  Nor any Federal funding.  Our efforts are solely supported by private and personal funding, from the educational tours we provide, and from the contributions we receive from our tours and supporters.    No one receives a salary for any position at the Wolf Sanctum.   All funds received go directly to support the wolves in sanctuary for their nutritional, medical and enclosure supplies. 

Blessings.  Liz Mahaffey, Director