Dog Food

We have had many folks ask about dog food as a donation. We appreciate every bag we get, so don't be shy. If you want to bring a bag of dog food, we are happy to accept it. Thank you for asking, and Thank you for sharing. See you here at the Sanctuary!

Snow in Lancaster

Snow!!!! Can you believe it! It actually snowed! The weather man keeps threatening it, and it finally happened. The wolves love this time of year, when we can hardly move about without freezing to the ground. This is the best time to visit the wolves. They thrive is the cold and they frolic in the now. Come share in their happiness.

"In Wildness Is The Preservation Of The World" Henry David Thoreau

Glacier

A day like any other day, no not really. The ice has taken over the trees. A winter wonder land has descended upon the sanctuary just in time for Santa Claus. Merry Christmas to all from the Wolf Sanctuary of PA. May all your wishes come true this season. Stay Warm, laugh ofter, and take care of our planet. Be as green as you can be. Glacier

Weather? 7 degrees with the wind chill, burrrrr

Whether there be rain, snow or zero degree weather, the tour must go on...

Wolf Awareness Day -- Year Two

We spent more than a week preparing for wolf awareness day and everything was ready and set by Friday night. I am so proud of my staff and volunteers, they are amazing! Then just as we were finished.....the rain and the wind started, came and went until 4 or so and then poured nonstop until every one left. It was a great day none the less!!!! We had cooks and stands and activities for the children and native Americans and wood carvers and tours and we entertained around 30 guests throughout the day.....not one of my people complained and everyone involved gave 1000 percent. If you didn't make it you missed an amazing day! Stay tuned for other large events we have throughout the year and as always we appreciate your support, this place works because good people like you love our animals.

Matt Swaner, manager/caretaker

Tioga of Speedwell

Hello!


My name is Tioga of Speedwell. My father is Merlin and my mother is Niksa. We are all part of the Speedwell Family of wolves now. I was born in April of 2006. At least I think that’s about right! You see I was two weeks old when my parents, my aunt and me were rescued. Thanks to the Wolf Sanctuary we now have a good home and lots of love and attention. Our rescue took place on May 5th 2006. What luck for us!


Since I was so young it was necessary for me to be separated from my father and mother and Kisha, my aunt. I think the rescue saved my life and Matthew; manager of the Sanctuary took me under his wing and gave me a really good start. He was so kind and gentle, even allowed me to sleep with him. You have to understand I was very small so it was easy for me to cuddle. To him I became family and we went for walks to visit my family through the fence of course. Matthew kept telling me that when I was released from the care of the vet I would go back to the territory where they were. Seemed like a good idea to me.


Seemed like a good idea to me because the attention I was receiving was great! As I was growing by leaps and bounds I met so many wonderful humans. They were volunteers at the Sanctuary and they treated me with much affection.


As I was growing up I kept getting stronger and bigger. After a time I slept on the floor right next to Matthew. I loved all of this but I longed to be near my father and mother. That had nothing to do with my love for my human family but after all I am a male wolf and wanted to run and play in a space that was provided where we would all be safe and free at the same time.


Let me tell you something about Matthew. He has a heart that is bigger than life itself. We became friends right from the beginning and I always felt safe and warm around him. He welcomed me into his world with friendship and training that agreed to the upbringing that my parents would accept when I returned to the pack. He will always be my special friend.


Finally, I am back with my parents and aunt. They took me in as though I had never been gone. Have to admit there were moments of fright when discipline by my dad was to me a bit strange but I learned very quickly to respond to his demands. Also, for the record he was gentle but firm and I have learned. Must admit: I am very frisky and when my human friends come into the pen with us I can get a bit rough. I like to climb up to their faces and nibble.


To explain: I am now fully grown and even bigger than my dad and he is quite the big wolf. I love my family and I enjoy barking at the tourists when they visit for tours. It’s so wonderful to be free and have so many friends. I even converse with the other wolves in different areas. Our boundaries are quite beautiful and sometimes I even hide so that Matthew has to search for me. It’s great fun. My heritage has been quite good to me and I really love attention both from my human friends and especially my family!


Actually I could go on and on about the territory and our freedom. It must have been very difficult for my parents being trapped in such a small living area before but I feel so lucky to have been given this fantastic chance for a really good life with my family and the humans who love me. We know we are safe and one other thing: I love chewing on large deer bones with meat. It’s the greatest.


Must go now, I am being playfully attacked by my aunt. Hope you will come to see me!

HOT HOT HOT

The days seem to go on, hot hot hot. Once in a while a cool breeze comes along, or it will rain suddenly and the temperature will drop. We take that as our cue to run out of the shadows and play in the tall grass. My brothers are so funny. They can't see me while I sneak along in the grass. I pop my head up and spy their location then pacha I am on them like wind through the trees. tehehehe

Anyway, I like mornings when it is still cool and I can play. My name is Lenape. I am told my name comes from the native name for Delaware Indians, said to mean "original people." Can't beat that name! I'm original!