Day Six - Mission: Wolf

Posted by amy on September 23, 2006 in Mission Wolf.

09.23.06 - 9:45 PM - 34 degrees




Sitting Wolf


I had to move into the new community building tonight because forty or so students from a Community College are camping right near my tent. Not just near but my tent is the focal point for numerous tents around me.

They have a campfire going right in front of me so it's a little hard to sleep much less write. The only problem with staying here is that they all come to use the bathroom at the same time. Today, we did some more dog training and I was really pleased to go and visit Raven and Sabertooth.




Raven and Sabertooth


Raven is a young, beautiful wolf and Sabertooth is probably in his 90s in human years. Among training, I also went to the farm today to visit Kent's wife (they both own Mission: Wolf) and met their beautiful horses and geriatric wolf/dogs. Later, I met a very nice vet student and her dogs from Ft. Collins, Colorado.

The more I am around the wolves and the people who know the wolves, the more connected I am to nature. Wolves are so much more intelligent than dogs and it shows. Their lifestyle is much more complex and defined at the same time. I get the feeling that a wolf can see right through you, whereas a dog may get it - but it takes a while. I've learned so many fascinating stories from Kent about travelling with the Ambassador Wolf to schools and universities filled with people. Ironically, the wolf always picks out the classic overachiever, the bully, the kid who just lost a parent, etc. just by wanting to go up to them in a crowded room. Then there are instances where the wolf becomes the teacher and literally puts the kids in their place. I could go on for days but you just have to touch, feel and experience this for yourself.

One thing I've gotten out of Mission: Wolf which I didn't expect was not only an awakening professionally, but personally as well.

This truly is a magical place that has touched many lives and many more to come. It would be nice one day to have wolves once again be a free-roaming species in Colorado and beyond. To have people respect them like dolphins, instead of fearing the big bad wolf. I know when I leave here, it will impact my message about wolf dogs, hybrids and wolves themselves. I hope I can help spread the word about the need for responsible breeding, dog ownership and protection.

Getting late - must go to bed.

Good Night, Jennifer

P.S. More mice are in my car!

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