Our friends at the Puget Sound Estuarium are hosting a free winter event this Saturday, December 13 - complete with crafts, warm drinks, local artist vendors, and tabling by environmentally focused community partners. Stop by Wolf Haven's booth to learn more about wolves 😊 fun for all ages!

Are you looking for something new for the holidays? This Wolf Haven design made in collaboration with Bonfire just dropped! Featuring illustrations of all the canid species who call our sanctuary home, this design is perfect for everyone on your list. Shop now: bonfire.com/wolf-haven-canids

We're so pleased to introduce Lore - Layla’s new companion. Lore is a wolfdog from a private rescue who is settling in exceptionally well. Layla had been alone since Tecumseh’s passing in late June, and Lore’s arrival has revived her playful and mischievous spirit. Welcome to your new home, Lore!

It’s Fungi Friday (just this once)! When the rain returns to the Pacific Northwest, the hidden fungi beneath the soil sprout their fruiting bodies, becoming structures we know and love as mushrooms. Here are just a few of the many species emerging in Wolf Haven's sanctuary this time of year 🍄‍🟫

One of the most important measures of well-being in Wolf Haven's resident animals is their ability to relax. We feel profound joy watching our new resident coyote, Norman, so at ease in his new sanctuary life 💚 #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #coyote #sanctuarylife #insidelook #naptime #peaceful

It's #GivingTuesday and this year, our animal care team has crafted a special holiday wish list just for the occasion! Visit conta.cc/4pGUm52 today & throughout the month of December to see what items you can send or sponsor to directly support the compassionate care of Wolf Haven's resident canids!

We have exciting news from McCleery Ranch! Male gray wolf, Lakota, has officially moved into a shared habitat with female McCleery wolf, Mariah. Wolves are deeply social animals who thrive on companionship. It’s been heartwarming to watch these two bond and enjoy each other's company.

American Red Wolves are critically endangered & getting their story to a broader audience is vital to conservation success. Recently, National Geographic created a graphic novel style video called "America’s Wolf” to engage us all in the lives of this resilient species: youtu.be/AN1XauYWOmA?...

Don't forget to shop early if you want your wolf-themed gifts to arrive before December 25, and grab our Holiday Special while supplies last. This year's special includes a wolf sponsorship, membership, and 2026 calendar for just $50 (valued at $112) ❤️❄️ Visit shop.wolfhaven.org to get yours TODAY!

Happy Day of Thanks from all of your four-legged friends at Wolf Haven! All our residents received festive turkeys, stuffed with sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cranberry sauce, giblets, and one singular Brussels sprout 💚 there was not an empty belly in sight, thanks to all of your continuous support.

We are so grateful to the Thurston County Chamber for the wonderful Wolf Haven article they published in their monthly magazine, The Voice. Female wolfdog, Ellie, even got a chance to be the cover model! The full article is available here: thurstonchamber.com/november-202...

When a person has had their fill of a meal, they often put the rest in the refrigerator to save for later. Wolves will cache food by burying or camouflaging it to thwart scavengers and other hungry carnivores. In this video, American Red Wolf F2189 (Pika) carefully hides a deer carcass.

It's the last few days of #GiveLocal2025 & we need your help to cross the finish line! If you give $5 or more TODAY, you'll be entered for a chance to direct an extra $100 to the nonprofit of your choice - and your gift is doubled through our $50K match as well 🎉🐺 visit wolfhaven.org/givelocal now!

Recent visitors to our Tenino sanctuary have been fortunate enough to witness more frequent sightings of Mexican wolf, F1632 (Sage). While her companion, M1458 (Hodari), is known to be quite interested in sanctuary guests, Sage has always been shy and mostly choses to stay out of view.

Female McCleery wolf, Goat, stands proud against the breathtaking Montana mountains. #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #mccleerywolvess #mountains #fall #autumn #snowcoveredmountains #conserveandprotect #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #ranchlife #montana

⭐️New blog post alert ⭐️ Wolf Haven recently co-hosted its first experiential exchange through the Wolf Wise Communities Program - an initiative designed to foster dialogue and shared learning between wolf advocates and livestock producers. Visit wolfhaven.org/post/cows-for-conservation to learn more!

#GiveLocal2025 is live and today is our first Giving Wednesday of the campaign! If you give $5 or more to Wolf Haven today, you will be entered for a chance to give an extra $100 to the nonprofit of your choice. Plus, your gift is doubled through our $50K match too 🎉🐺 Visit wolfhaven.org/givelocal

Tucked back in the far corner of our Tenino sanctuary are two Mexican wolves living their best lives. Eight-year-old M1669 (Sirius) & 11-year-old F1361 (Sedona) are an affectionate pair who enjoy good natured play. Despite only having three legs, Sirius is agile, fast, and holds his own in a tussle!

To look at a wolf is to glimpse the heart of the wild… happy Montana Monday from Thing Two! #wolfhaveninternational #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #mccleerywolves #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #ranchlife #endangeredspecies #conserveandprotect #montana

Wolf Haven is searching for a full-time McCleery Ranch Animal Care & Property Manager to join our team in Bridger, Montana. If you are interested or know someone who would like to be considered, head to wolfhaven.org/employment to read the role requirements and apply! #wolfsanctuary #hiring #jobs

It’s that time of year again! Wolf Haven’s Holiday Special is back from November 1 to December 31, 2025 ❄️ Get yours at shop.wolfhaven.org/products/2025-holiday-special ($112 value for just $50) Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to get this gift for yourself or a wolf enthusiast in your life!

Happy Howloween! Our amazing volunteers stuffed pumpkins full of delicious treats at our recent Volunteer Appreciation Event, and we gave them out this week to our sanctuary residents in celebration of the fall season. May you have a spooktacular holiday from Little Foot & Luca 🧡

We recently moved one of our cameras to Mexican wolves M1429 (Copal) and F2054 (Zinnia)'s enclosure. This pair is one of the spunkiest in the sanctuary. Copal regularly taunts his neighbors & gets the whole sanctuary going in a howl. Zinnia is not as vocal, but is the perfect high-energy counterpart

#WolfAwarenessWeek While we've seen fewer wolves being bred & sold in the pet trade over the years, the market for wolfdogs is still substantial. Due to their unsuitability in home environments, many owners must relinquish their animals. Learn more at wolfhaven.org/education/materials/wolfdogs

In addition to #WolfAwarenessWeek, it's also #NationalEstatePlanningWeek - a moment to encourage us to protect our loved ones & plan ahead! We hope you consider supporting wolves for years to come by making a gift to Wolf Haven in your will. For more info, please visit wolfhaven.org/plannedgiving

#WolfAwarenessWeek While there were famous reintroductions of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho in 1995 and 1996, many states saw wolves return on their own. In WA, OR, and CA, wolves migrated in from Canada and from post-reintroduction populations in MT, ID, & WY.

We’re excited to be teaming up with Bonfire for #WolfAwarenessWeek to offer special merch. Inspired by female gray wolf, Sierra, this apparel is only available for pre-order & will not be available in Wolf Haven's visitor center or online store. Get yours today at bonfire.com/wolf-haven-sierra

Today kicks off #WolfAwarenessWeek! Every October, organizations across the country celebrate wolves by highlighting their importance in the ecosystem & sharing what we can do to help protect them. Join Wolf Haven in celebrating wolves all week long through informative posts, activities, and trivia!

We're excited to announce that our new resident coyote, Norman, is officially available for sponsorship! Norman's a large, slender coyote with big ears who was orphaned at just 6 weeks old in California. Visit shop.wolfhaven.org/products/sponsor-a-wolf to support his care in our sanctuary 💚

Visitors to our sanctuary know there's one resident who must have the final word in every group howl. American Red Wolf F1945 (Nash) has a voice that sometimes goes on… and on... we liken Nash’s howls to a record caught in a loop, but suspect she's just making sure all are aware of her greatness.

Many supporters recently donated items from our Amazon & Chewy wishlists, and we want to thank you for the joy you brought the sanctuary residents 😊 Little Foot was elated by the donated pheasant scent in particular! We sprinkled this unique enrichment on sticks and tossed them into her enclosure.

For most of the animals living in our sanctuary, forming a bond with a companion is the greatest enrichment of all. Wolfdogs Luca and Little Foot are an excellent example of how important connection is to canids - this happy pair is often found resting together on their platform. 💜🐺#wolfsanctuary

At our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana, wolves Thing One & Tess show us what ‘digging in’ really means with their recent whole turkey meals! 🍗 #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #turkeytime #wolfsanctuary #sanctuarylife #ranchlife #montana

✨ We are hiring! ✨ Wolf Haven is searching for a part-time Animal Caregiver to join our team in Tenino, Washington. This position supports Wolf Haven’s animal care team to ensure the highest husbandry standards are maintained throughout the sanctuary. Head to Indeed to apply: bit.ly/3IGa80i

Female wolf, Jez, is conserving her energy today… for important howling later at our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana 😉 #wolfhaven #sanctuary #education #conservation #wolf #wolves #ranchlife #sanctuarylife #wolfsanctuary #conserveandprotect #summer #stayingcool #montana #peaceful #resting

What better way to greet the day than a sleepy howl by one of five Mexican wolf brothers who live together in a playful family group! While the restof his siblings snoozed nearby, this guy let out some big, long, lazy vocalizations 😊 #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #trailcam #caughtoncamera #howlingwolf

We are so grateful to hunters in the community who donate their post-butcher ungulate scraps and bones to the wolves. The entire sanctuary recently received elk from a local family. To discuss donating scrap and bones from your hunts, please call (360) 264-4695 x226. The wolves would be delighted 😊

Not only is Wolf Haven home to our wolf, wolfdog, and coyote sanctuary residents, but the property is also rich with wildlife - including bears, cougars, bobcats, coyotes, elk, and an array of birds. Professional birders counted 59 species in a single morning this year, like the pileated woodpecker!

At the end of June, we sadly lost Tecumseh, who was known to most of us as “T.” He came to Wolf Haven in 2016 and had the widest open-mouthed grin under a distinctive dark nose stripe. He was very shy, but sometimes showed his goofy side to animal care during morning rounds 💜

Happy Red Wolf Day! This year marks the 38th anniversary of the first release of American Red Wolves back into the wild in eastern North Carolina on September 14, 1987. To commemorate, we are showcasing F2537 (Cassia), who was born at Wolf Haven in 2023 through collaboration with the SAFE program 💚🐺

During a routine enclosure check, staff discovered a large hornet’s nest. They are known to be protective of their nests, and given they built one at wolf height, we knew we needed it removed by our friends at Cascadia Venom. For more information about their work, visit cascadiavenomcollection.com

Join us NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 10 at @omsiedu.bsky.social in Portland, OR for our FREE screening of The Trouble with Wolves! We will be showing the 2023 edition of the film & will conclude with an optional post-film Q&A. Reserve your spot: omsi.edu/.../reel-science-the-trouble-with-wolves

Summer is a celebration of frozen treats for the wolves! They've enjoyed many creative concoctions dreamed up by staff & volunteers this year, like these fishsicles, bloodsicles, and fruit-coconut milk popsicles being enjoyed by Sierra, Layla, Little Foot, and Luca 😁#wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #summer

Mexican wolves M1429 (Copal) & F2054 (Zinnia) created a substantial underground tunnel system in their enclosure, which weaves in and out of tree roots and has skylight holes scattered throughout. We definitely had a laugh-out-loud moment when Zinnia popped out of a hole like a gopher! #wolfhaven

A longtime Wolf Haven volunteer recently brought catnip for enrichment for all of the sanctuary residents, and male wolfdog Mesa was immediately drawn to the intoxicating scent. Fresh herbs are one of the animals’ favorite enrichments to receive #wolfsanctuary #enrichment #summer #catnip #smelly

We sadly lost calm, sweet Houston in June after a long battle with a degenerative spinal condition. He came to Wolf Haven in 2016 after being displayed as an attraction in a Texas feed store & lived a good life in the sanctuary with his companion, Zoe, with whom he was deeply bonded. Rest in Peace💜

Last week, USFWS announced that four litters of pups were born in the Eastern North Carolina Red Wolf Population this year. We're thrilled to share that one litter was produced by Wolf Haven-born M2191 (Finch)! Featured in the video are his mate F2503 and five of the pair's adorable pups.

#ThrowbackThursday Riley (2007-2014) was born into the pet trade & came to Wolf Haven in 2009. For most of his life before the sanctuary, he lived in small pen, so it took him a bit to adjust to the trees in his enclosure. With time, he settled in nicely with his beloved companion, Siri 💜

Nothing says summer quite like watermelons, but to give the wolves a unique experience this year, we froze them! Everyone seemed to enjoy their crispy, icy treats 🍉 especially wolfdogs Layla, Mesa, and Penn. Photos by Gelane Clements #wolfdogs #watermelon #wolfsanctuary #summer

Is she a goat or a pig? Female McCleery wolf, Goat, hoarded all the beef heart for herself during feeding this morning at our McCleery Ranch sanctuary in Montana. Not to worry though - her companion, Zip, got his fair share 😊 #wolfhaven #wolfsanctuary #wolf #wolves #ranchlife #montana