WOLF Sanctuary

26/05/2026

Tenali here with a BIG favor to ask!

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25/05/2026

OtterBox and OtterCares Foundation have been incredible partners to W.O.L.F. Sanctuary — supporting the animals in our care through grants, gala sponsorships, volunteer workgroups, and even an amazing line of W.O.L.F. Sanctuary X OtterBox phone cases and tumblers!

Recently, we got a donation from one of their employees, Hollie. For 13 years, OtterCares has recognized an outstanding OtterCares Ambassador who goes above and beyond in this role. Hollie truly embodies the heart of Giving Back and demonstrated exceptional servant leadership at WOLF Sanctuary while supporting the mission of OtterCares.

Hollie excelled at inspiring others to give their time and talent to WOLF Sanctuary. Not only did she set up multiple VTO opportunities, but she also put in extra work to prepare materials, send calendar invites, and coordinate carpooling for those attending. One Otter said a highlight was when the residents at W.O.L.F. Sanctuary would howl, and Hollie would look at them and say, "This is my favorite part," with excitement in her eyes.

With this award, Hollie received a $1,000 grant, and she chose to have it go to W.O.L.F.! A BIG AWOO of thanks to Hollie and the entire team at OtterCares and OtterBox!

24/05/2026

Hey W.O.L.F. Pack! Come see us at the Boulder Creek Festival today from 10:00 to 7:00 and tomorrow from 10:00 to 5:00! Music, great food, and so much more is waiting for you 🏔️🐾🍻

22/05/2026

Come hang out with the W.O.L.F. Pack this weekend at the Boulder Creek Festival — one of our FAVORITE events of the year! 🎶🏔️🍻

📍 You can find us at:
Spot #406
Along the creek path near the WEST entrance to the festival!
Festival Address: 1212 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302

The Boulder Creek Festival stretches along Boulder Creek from 9th Street to 14th Street between Canyon Blvd and Arapahoe Ave and is packed with incredible live music, local shopping, great food and drinks, and fun all weekend long!

We can’t wait to see everyone this weekend! 🐾❤️

Get all the festival details here: https://bouldercreekfest.com

19/05/2026

When we lost our beloved matriarch, Cree, we knew we wanted to give Kovu companionship again.

Nysa has been a bachelorette since Wayaho’s passing and has been Kovu and Cree’s neighbor since they moved to Red Feather Lakes. The two spent plenty of time interacting through the fence, and after a proper introduction, it’s safe to say Kovu and Nysa are hitting it off!

Even Akela and Nala are excited for them! It has been so sweet watching their bond grow. 🐾

16/05/2026

Happy Birthday to the one and only Jacob! 🎉

Jacob is our biggest (and maybe sweetest) wolf dog, who came to W.O.L.F. in 2015 after a long journey that began in New Jersey through Howling Woods Farm, a nonprofit rescue organization in New Jersey that serves as an entry point for the animals who need a safe place until they find a permanent home or sanctuary.

Jacob was originally owned by a private individual in New Jersey who had three wolf dogs. In 2013, the trio escaped their enclosure and wandered through a small town. While two quickly returned home, Jacob spent days roaming busy streets and traffic before he was safely captured and returned to his owner. Though some residents were frightened when he approached a school, Jacob was never aggressive; he was just nervous and curious.

Months later, after one of the three animals passed away, Jacob and his companion, Rani, howled in grief. Neighbor complaints soon followed, and Howling Woods Farm stepped in to rescue them both. Jacob quickly became a favorite thanks to his sweet nature.

Around the same time, W.O.L.F. was searching for a companion for Sasha, and Jacob seemed like the perfect fit. He made the journey from New Jersey to Colorado with ease and quickly adapted to life at Sanctuary. Jacob and Sasha formed a beautiful bond, but as Sasha’s mobility declined, the staff made the difficult decision to separate them for her safety.

Jacob was later introduced to Ember, and over time, the two became deeply bonded companions. Today, Jacob is thriving and continues to charm staff and volunteers alike with his giant paws, soulful howl, sweet personality, and enthusiastic scent rubs.

Help us wish a Jacob a HAPPY BIRTHDAY with an AWOO in the comments!

12/05/2026

Hey, W.O.L.F. Pack!

What are your weekend plans? If you’re local to Northern Colorado, come celebrate with us at Hank's Pet Food Market, llc in Loveland, for their 15th Anniversary! 🎉

Our friends at Hank’s have been longtime supporters of the Pack, and they’re celebrating with a HUGE storewide sale, fun festivities, and adoptable pets from Until They're Home , looking for their forever homes. 🐾❤️

We’re so grateful to community partners like Hank’s. If you’re in the area, swing by, shop local, and join the celebration this weekend!

11/05/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that we said goodbye to everyone's best friend at W.O.L.F. Sanctuary, Pax, on Monday, May 4, 2026.

From Shelley Coldiron, PhD, Executive Director:
Pax’s story begins with Sasha, who came to W.O.L.F. in July 2010. She was placed with an older boy, Webster, but Sasha was a strong-spirited girl and was not kind to sweet Webster.

During that time, there were two puppies in the rescue network. Staff put Pax’s name and the other puppy’s name on 2 separate pieces of paper, then asked Sasha to choose. She grabbed the paper with Pax’s name and ran up the habitat with it. So, she picked her boy, Pax. Sasha was a tough-love kind of “mom” to Pax, who was full of puppy energy, and sometimes she grew tired of him and snarled at him to leave her alone. But other times, they were seen playing together and were a wonderful pair to serve as ambassadors. But when Sasha would get frustrated with Pax, I would tell her, “Remember, you picked him!”

When Pax was about 4 years old, and Sasha was not tolerating his antics, she snarled at him, and he decided he was grown enough to retaliate. He wasn’t a puppy anymore! We tried trial separations, but when they got back together, there was no reconciliation.

We tried pairing Pax with several girls, but he did not tolerate anyone getting in front of him for attention or interacting with “his” people. Finally, we put Ariel and Pax together. This worked only because Ariel was so shy with people that there was not even a hint of competition for attention.

When Ariel passed, Pax became the greeter at the cabin in Rist Canyon, and when we moved to Red Feather Lakes, he was promoted to full-time “Manager” at Headquarters. Pax loved greeting everyone, “Mister Social.” He loved his trips in the van and riding the UTV on his rounds around the Sanctuary. An UTV ride meant stopping to greet Nala. She was enchanted with Pax even though Nala’s brother, Akela, did not approve.

Headquarters at W.O.L.F. isn’t the same without Pax. We all miss our Paxster so much. His heart and presence were huge, and his departure is a void in our lives and in our hearts.

Miss you, Little Man.

09/05/2026

https://wyofile.com/disease-outbreak-cuts-wyoming-yellowstone-wolf-numbers-to-lowest-level-since-reintroduction-era/

Despite distemper-driven decline, most remaining canines now have strong antibodies and resistance — and state biologists are upbeat about the species’ ability to rebound.