This is (mostly) Dakota from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in western New Mexico. He greets people by jumping on them and licking their face...
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary has been incorporated since 1994, received its 501(c)3 IRS status and USDA licensure in 1995 and is now recognized as one of the most experienced sanctuaries for wolves and wolf-dogs in the country.
The Sanctuary houses over sixty captive-bred wolves and wolf-dogs, most of who were rescued from abusive or neglectful situations. Since the animals were raised in a captive situation, they do not possess the skills necessary to survive in the wild and cannot be released. Sanctuary offers lifelong care to all of residents.
There possibly is not an animal more misunderstood than the wolf. Two schools of thought reign supreme: wolves are vicious killing-machines or are nothing more than a large German Shepherd. Both could not be further than the truth. Wolves are gentle, shy animals that care for one another but thrive best in the wild, not in a domestic situation. These misconceptions cause too many of these animals to be destroyed. Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary strives to teach the public about the real wolf - an animal that deserves our respect.
Wild Spirit feels that it is important to educate the public, especially children, on three major issues about wolves: 1-The wolf pack and their family structure 2-Wolves are not the evil, scary vicious creatures portrayed in the media 3-Wolves and wild animals are not pets (SOURCE)
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary has been incorporated since 1994, received its 501(c)3 IRS status and USDA licensure in 1995 and is now recognized as one of the most experienced sanctuaries for wolves and wolf-dogs in the country.
The Sanctuary houses over sixty captive-bred wolves and wolf-dogs, most of who were rescued from abusive or neglectful situations. Since the animals were raised in a captive situation, they do not possess the skills necessary to survive in the wild and cannot be released. Sanctuary offers lifelong care to all of residents.
There possibly is not an animal more misunderstood than the wolf. Two schools of thought reign supreme: wolves are vicious killing-machines or are nothing more than a large German Shepherd. Both could not be further than the truth. Wolves are gentle, shy animals that care for one another but thrive best in the wild, not in a domestic situation. These misconceptions cause too many of these animals to be destroyed. Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary strives to teach the public about the real wolf - an animal that deserves our respect.
Wild Spirit feels that it is important to educate the public, especially children, on three major issues about wolves: 1-The wolf pack and their family structure 2-Wolves are not the evil, scary vicious creatures portrayed in the media 3-Wolves and wild animals are not pets (SOURCE)
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beautiful..love wolves.
THAT IS A HAPPY WOLF! <3
so sweet :3
its not happiness. Its excitement. I sow happy wolves and they behave different.
I would love to go there always wanted to touch a wolf I love them so much"!
I wish i was there.lucky peopel
Perhaps the wolf would be a pet? :)
This video shows how wolf became dog.
There was a natural affinity between men and women and wolves.
where is this place? I would love to go
AS WE SEE IN THIS VIDEO THE WOLF IS LICKING THE PEOPLE'S FACE'S N TRYING TO LICK THEIR MOUTH !! THIS IS HOW THEY GET TO KNOW U!! IF U LET THEM LICK UR MOUTH THEY WILL NEVER 4GET U!!. UR SCENT WILL B REMEMEBERD. WHEN U GO BACK TO SEE HIM AGAIN THE WOLF WILL KNOW WHO U ARE!!. THEY MAY ALSO NIBBLE UR CHEEKS! , DON'T GET SCARED THAT'S THE WOLF BEING AFFECTIONATE TOWARDS U! HE ISN'T TRYING TO BITE!! IT'S ALL NOTHING BUT LUV N A BIG ONE AT THAT :) I KNOW THEY DO THAT TO ME WHEN I VISIT MY WOLF FAMILY!!.
and they say wolves are bad,I DON'T THINK SO SOME HOW DO YOU.THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS,I WISH I WAS THERE,
wonderful view <3
I've always liked wolves and this video just made me love them even more.
awwwwww would love to see a wolf up close we do not have any over here :-) you guys are sooo lucky
Wish I could be there to experience this beautiful
This was awesome! That wolf was sure excited. I do not like how that one chick said he was trying to eat that guys face though. Even as a joke.
Dakota reminds me so much of a friend (wolf) of mine ~ so very sweet, kissy, loving, funny, fun :). We rescued my friend from a human who abused him horribly because he wasn't a "pet". State laws MUST be changed to stop individuals from selling wolves/wolf-dogs NOW (yesterday.....). My buddy lived out his life at a wonderful wolf sanctuary, happy, healthy and loved for who he was <3 <3 <3 <3
Wolves are very loving and affectioniate. Proud to be one.
Merveilleux loups !!!