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In The Company Of Wolves ITCOW is a nonprofit organization that is home to non releasable wildlife, as well as domestic and barnyard animals.

We are state licensed and inspected by the CDFW.

Do you know what day it is?IT'S FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY! As we move deeper into Fall season, our bears, Sammy and Woody, sta...
10/16/2026

Do you know what day it is?

IT'S FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!

As we move deeper into Fall season, our bears, Sammy and Woody, start bulking up on food. They are like crazy eating machines this time of year consuming mass amounts of calories.This is something they would do as wild bears preparing for hibernation. Of course, with our weather being relatively mild and them being captive bears fed twice daily, they don't actually hibernate but they will slow down and sleep alot more as our weather gets colder. Soon our desert tortoises will stop eating all together until spring. Our other animals consume more calories as the weather gets cooler too. Right now it seems the weather can't make up its mind what it wants to do. We are grateful for mild temperatures right now because we still have much to do with outside projects before winter. Running a sanctuary, even one as small as ours is 24/7 . It leaves us wishing we had 30 hour in a day and 8 days in a week.

If you can help us out, our donation link is below. For those that can't donate, please share our posts so that our work can reach others as well.

Paypal.me/inthecompanyofwolves

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe and stay well!

We want to thank our last week's donors! Every dollar makes a difference when we head out each week picking up supplies ...
10/16/2026

We want to thank our last week's donors!

Every dollar makes a difference when we head out each week picking up supplies for the animals. We thank our donors,....our $5.00 Friday donors, our monthly donors, those that donated items or purchased items for the animals from our Amazon Wish List, and those that sent in a surprise donations out of the blue.

Being such a small organization, we are very aware of what those donations can do. Every person who donated in any way is appreciated and we want them to KNOW how much they really ARE appreciated for what they do for ITCOW critters.

Bear hugs and wolf howls this week goes to:

Janet Vaughn ♥️
Susan Mapula♥️
Lenore Close♥️
Stacy Jones♥️
Anonymous ( but we know who she is😉♥️
Linda Knorr♥️
...and to our monthly donors whose generosity helps us with a budget.

Joan Lawson ♥️
Susan Mapula ♥️
Janet Vaughn ♥️

Much gratitude. We couldn't do it without you.🐾🐾 😘🐾🐾

Give us your best caption for this photo of Cheyenne) upper left) and Canyon ( center) .
10/13/2026

Give us your best caption for this photo of Cheyenne) upper left) and Canyon ( center) .

Did you know sarcoptic mange was *intentionally introduced* by humans in Texas (late 1800s) and Montana (early 1900s) as...
10/13/2026

Did you know sarcoptic mange was *intentionally introduced* by humans in Texas (late 1800s) and Montana (early 1900s) as part of government-sponsored efforts to eradicate wolves and coyotes?

Historical records trace the spread of this devastating disease to at least two human-led efforts to eliminate wild carnivores.

In Texas, a sheep rancher named Mr. Campbell introduced mange “as a plan to rid the state of noxious wild animals.” (The Fort Worth Daily Gazette, 1893)

In Montana, state veterinarian Dr. Knowles infected wolves and coyotes as part of a government-backed extermination campaign. The program ended in 1916, but the disease persisted. (Journal of Wildlife Diseases)

The methods were brutal: trapping wild animals, pulling pups from dens, inoculating them with mange and distemper, even penning infected dogs with healthy carnivores to spread disease. It wasn’t just unethical, it was ecologically disastrous.

Today, mange still harms wildlife, and humans are still contributing. 🐀 Rodenticides (rat poison) weaken animals’ immune systems, making coyotes, foxes, and bobcats more vulnerable. These toxins also cause deadly secondary poisoning in birds of prey 🦉 and other predators.

While more people now recognize wild carnivores for their intrinsic worth and ecological importance, outdated policies still linger, echoes of a past rooted in fear, not science or compassion. History reminds us to choose science-based, compassionate coexistence and reject practices that continue to harm wildlife and the ecosystems they support.

🐾 How you can help:
✔ Avoid rodenticides
✔ Use humane alternatives (no glue traps!)
✔ Seal entry points and secure attractants
✔ Support natural rodent control by welcoming wild carnivores

🐾 If you see an animal with mange:
Contact your local wildlife rehabilitator before approaching. Search “[Your state] wildlife rehabilitator list” or visit: https://ahnow.org

I shall gather up All the lost souls That wander this earth All the ones that are alone All the ones that are broken All...
10/11/2026

I shall gather up
All the lost souls
That wander this earth
All the ones that are alone
All the ones that are broken
All the ones that never really fitted in
I shall gather them all up
And together
We shall find our home

It's FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!A small donation can make a meaningful difference. Especially in today's economy! Today we're as...
10/09/2026

It's FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!

A small donation can make a meaningful difference. Especially in today's economy! Today we're asking our followers to consider donating just $5.00 to help us continue caring for all the non releasable wildlife that call ITCOW home, as well as the barnyard animals and domestics that found a soft place to land with us.

Every $5.00 adds up. Every donor matters. Every act of generosity helps.

Give $5.00, share this post and ask a friend to join you in helping the animals here at ITCOW. Our donation link is below.

PayPal.me/inthecompanyofwolves

We've been making a difference for animals, ( domestic, barnyard and wildlife) that are the most urgent, at risk cases for over 25+ years. Each year gets bit harder, but we are fully committed to each one. Your support truly makes a difference!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Stay safe, and be good humans.

THROWBACK THURSDAY! Don't blink because time really does fly!
10/09/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY!

Don't blink because time really does fly!

Abby says "WHAAAT?? Thursday already?" We want to thank our last week's donors who helped us stay afloat! So much thanks...
10/09/2026

Abby says "WHAAAT?? Thursday already?"

We want to thank our last week's donors who helped us stay afloat!

So much thanks to:

Joel Moreno♥️
Janet Vaughn ♥️
Lynore Close♥️
Anonymous ( but we know who she is 😉)♥️
Dave and Elaine Davis♥️
Pam Acree♥️
Dana Dalquist♥️
Susan Mapula ♥️

Cats purrs to our monthly donors too!

Joan Lawson ♥️
Susan Mapula ♥️
Janet Vaughn♥️

Your generosity to ITCOW critters made a difference! 😘

Uh oh!!! With the passing of our coyote Echo recently we totally forgot to post our last week's $5.00 Friday thank you's...
10/02/2026

Uh oh!!! With the passing of our coyote Echo recently we totally forgot to post our last week's $5.00 Friday thank you's! 😱 ( hangs head in shame)

We never want to forget to thank those that help us stay afloat !

Our sincere thanks ( and apologies) go out to:

Wendy Bell♥️
Lynore Close ♥️
Pam Acree ♥️
Stacy Jones♥️
Janet Vaughn ♥️
Feline King♥️
Dave and Elaine Davis♥️
Linda Knorr♥️
Susan Mapula ♥️

We also thank our monthly donors too.!

Susan Mapula ♥️
Joan Lawson ♥️
Janet Vaughn ♥️

We thank you again so much for making a difference!

IT'S FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!We have always been proud and happy of the fact that we offer permanent placement, especially fo...
10/02/2026

IT'S FIVE DOLLAR FRIDAY!

We have always been proud and happy of the fact that we offer permanent placement, especially for the animals that some would consider "imperfect". Today, some of our PERFECTLY imperfect critters are here to remind us that every life deserves a safe place to call home.

Could you spare a few dollars for Woody, our 3 legged bear, Sloopy, our tripod raccoon, Vixen, our 3 legged grey fox and Sammy, our 1 ear bear? Many other animals call ITCOW home too! Our donation link is below if you want to show some love to our special needs critters as well and the rest of the ITCOW gang. Your support matters!

PayPal.me/inthecompanyofwolves

Have a great weekend everyone! It looks like the heat is on again! Uuuuggg ! 🥵 Just when we thought we were entering cooler temps. Stay cool, stay safe, and be good humans.

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