Kraus, a California conservationist, shares her bed every night with Damu - a cross breed of Timber, Hudson Bay and British Columbian wolf - at her ranch in Santa Rosa.
Instead of going out to party, this 27-year-old enjoys slumber parties with her four-year-old furry friend, who often ends up spooning her while they're catching up on their ZZZs.
Kimmi insists that the unusual sleeping arrangement is safe and that she trusts her animal companion with her life. She's been raising Damu since he was just six weeks old.
And now at five feet and 90 pounds she takes care of him and other wolves at her facility as part of an educational initiative launched to help people understand the importance of conservation in California.
The wolves are born in captivity in government-approved wolf 'eco-education facilities.' Those facilities work on the conservation of wolves and rescue work and rehabilitation.
Instead of going out to party, this 27-year-old enjoys slumber parties with her four-year-old furry friend, who often ends up spooning her while they're catching up on their ZZZs.
Kimmi insists that the unusual sleeping arrangement is safe and that she trusts her animal companion with her life. She's been raising Damu since he was just six weeks old.
And now at five feet and 90 pounds she takes care of him and other wolves at her facility as part of an educational initiative launched to help people understand the importance of conservation in California.
The wolves are born in captivity in government-approved wolf 'eco-education facilities.' Those facilities work on the conservation of wolves and rescue work and rehabilitation.
This is a very worthy example of what humans who care can accomplish.. bless her
Some people are so lucky. :)
she is so lucky to know what a wolf is most people never take the time for that they just assume from old time movies they are creatures of death to humans which is wrong! Some people livestock do die from wolves which is just nature but they shoulod not die they should use fences and stuff non lethal ways to protect there livestock wolves was here 1st and need protected so they stay forever they are needed to preserve this world and other animals in it as well as humans also. THey have never killed a human to date but humans have killed so many of them they need to be put on the endangered list to repopulate and help this world survive so we may also
blessings ~*~ beauty*full companions !! as i too sleep with a wolf:)
...Isis is a 1/4 Malamute Husky... and 75% pure Wolf we rescued ~ as her Mother was also a Rescued pure white Timber Wolf from Northern BC...
~ and a very loved part of my family ((...and sometimes the most talkative:)
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I'm 68 but if I were younger, I would love to help this young woman. I've been to two wolf preserves near where I live. I've written about wolves (and the mythology surrounding them). In working with NA spirituality, I found that wolf was one of my guides. Most people do not understand how the wolf in the wild lives and that they're afraid of us. Education is the key to conservation and protecting our wildlife. I give this young woman a lot of credit for following her dreams and doing what is right for all of us.
Blessings to her and her companions.
I have always loved wolves since i was a little girl. Always wanted to live with wolves and help people realize that we need them. If you need help i am willing to leave everything behind to help you.
I'm happy most people are afraid of wolves. It keeps wolves from becoming the "wrong" pets. Humans aren't even on a wolf's menu, but so many fear them because of the old movies. I wouldn't trade my 2 for anything, and I'd trust them with my life.
I had a hybrid years ago, and he was such a sweetheart! I have one now also (both white) and he is my best friend. I rescued him when he was around 6 months old. He was severely under weight, and acted like he had been hit by someone(s) before I got him. He's now happy, healthy, and I know I can trust him with my life! I think it's safe to say we would risk our own lives for the other.
I have lived with several diffrent wolves in my lifetime. A female arctic (15yrs).
now a canadian/arctic mix. He is 11 yrs old.I am a 62 yr old grandmother, and have been an example to my children and grandchildren of how we can get along with wolves.
I would love to do this live with the most extrodinary creatures
You are living my dream. Kudos to you. What does one need to do to join your team.
You are living my dream. Kudos to you. What does one need to do to join your team.
Please, can you give me one ???
I have only had wolf hybrids, they are the best. I have frequented a wolf sanctuary in CA. Would love to come see you and your wolves.
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Well, I too had 2 wolves trained to live indoors, Mother and son, total span almost 20 years of my life, Lupa and Tundra; Lupa was Mexican wolf with 10% Siberian husky and Tundra was Arctic with Mackenzie Valley (norther BC) pattern on his back plus 15% malamute. Loyal, and good with people and also dogs (Lupa could be snarky).
This is a beautiful thing to do and you are a wonderful human . I would love to come there from Qld Australia to see the wolves l love them so much . All the best to you 😊🐺
Above comment is from @eternitycrystals and l have a huge passion for these beautiful creatures and l pray more people become aware of their incredible natures and beauty
That's wonderful. What's the name of her org and can we donate and/or visit?