From Ruth Ann

Sunday was wonderful Irish band awesome who are they ? wolf packs were charming everyone happy happy. Awesome!

I WOLF you Valentine!

Tired of the same old Valentine’s gestures… OH, WHAT TO DO?!?!?!…Flowers? Been there...Candy? Did that too … Maybe jewelry? Ahhh not that again… Skip the “regular” gestures and this year go for a unique gift... “Sweetheart Full Moon Tour at the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.” Let Chipper, Tioga and Destiny be your guide as you join us on Saturday, February 19th for a romantic night starting at 7PM. Snuggle with your loved one by the roaring bon fire, bring marshmallows to toast, add chocolate and graham crackers for a decadent treat. Stroll hand in hand around the sanctuary as you meet our beautiful wolves. Who knows, maybe you’ll even be serenaded by their low howl at the full moon. Surprise your loved one by adopting a Wolf then walk around our sanctuary until you find the one that touches your heart. This unique gift is only $35! You will receive a certificate and picture of your adopted Wolf to display. Share the magic this Valentine’s weekend at the Sweetheart Full Moon Tour Saturday, February 19th.

January's Full Moon Tour

This month's full moon tour was warmed courtesy of the roaring bonfire that took the chill out of the air and offered a hot source for roasting marshmellows. There was a debate on how to best roast a marshmellow- a slow turning roast or a quick burn? How do you roast your marshmellows? The only noises that could be heard were the howling of the wolves and the sweet simple melodies by J C Fetlock, who stayed late into the evening. It was an intimate gathering this month, which the wolves appreciated after a busy Saturday tour. Thank you to all who joined us around the fire, it was a delightful evening. January's full moon was appropriately named the 'Wolf Moon', and our tour was simply that - all about our lovely wolves. Please stay tuned to learn more about our February Full Moon Tour on Saturday 2/19.

Sandy's thoughts

When my husband Steve and I started going to the Wolf Sanctuary, we didn’t know what to expect. From our very first visit we have fallen in love with this beautiful place.

I have loved wolves almost all of my life, so to see a real live wolf was such a treat for me.

People often talk about the howling of wolves and how they do not like it because it sounds “eerie”. I’ve never felt that way and to hear these wolves howl, it’s a beautiful symphony. Each time they “sing” it’s as if they have written a new song, they are never the same.

You will hear the “howl” as we all have heard it on tv. You will hear barks and yips, and then you will hear Merlin, the pure Eastern Timber Wolf who lives with his son Tioga, who is 4 years old and Tioga’s aunt Keesha. Merlin has a voice that has an absolutely beautiful range to it. He puts his head up a little bit and begins to howl, kinda high, then the howl comes down a bit and then back up, it is as if he is singing a beautiful piece of classical music. I stop and listen and watch Merlin, it is so gorgeous that I am almost moved to tears……….and then all of a sudden the howling stops and they go about their business of sniffing the ground or playing, I am left with a wanting of more howling, the singing is done………for now.

Yule by the Fire

Full Moon tour was a hit! We had many visitors come out although it was a cool evening! The weather worked with us, it was a beautiful clear sky and although it was cold there was no wind. Many visitors brought cocoa or coffee to drink by the bon fire. We had chairs set out and through most of the night they were full. The carolers did a great job mixing holiday music with contemporary music as many visitors sang along. After the Carolers were done, we even had a visitor that brought her guitar and sang! The wolves were active enjoying the light of the moon and the cooler weather… If you have been a past visitor, now’s the time to stop back out and see your favorite Wolf as they are growing their winter coats. As they get full, they look a bit different! Can you spot the differences? Some have more red, and others a bit grayer… but all of them are getting very fluffy! So a great big thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the full moon tour, remember the next one is coming up on January 15, hope to see you then!

Yule with the Wolves! 2010

Falalalala lala la laaaaaa....Picture this... Joyous songs of the holidays, a roaring bonfire to toast your toes or marshmellows and the deep howl of wolves calling out to the full moon.... Sound like your kind of fun? Well then you won't want to miss our "Caroling by the fire" event, Saturday, December 18th at 7:30-10 PM!!! What could be more festive then listening to Christmas Carols in the cool of the night by a roaring bonfire? Come out, get in that holiday spirit while showing your support of our wolves. There will be cookies and cakes, hot chocolate and coffee for all to enjoy. Bring marshmellows and toast them over the fire. Join in with our Carolers as they fill the night with their voices. I bet it wont be long until the wolves will sing with them, a cheerful tone indeed. Dress warmly, bring friends, lawn chairs and festive attitude to this night you wont want to miss. Please remember children 16 and older please.

November 27th

What a great turn out today for the Wolf tour! Every time we thought there couldn’t possibly be another car, sure enough there was! A lot of new visitors seem to find us every week, many from right near by Cornwall, Lititz and Lancaster and then from further away New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland…. Seems wolf fans are finding us from all over! We have visitors stopping by to do their holiday shopping: T-shirts, tote bags and wolf prints are among their favorites, well, along with the wolf adoption. That’s always a highlight! You go on the tour, choose your favorite wolf, then adopt them and receive a picture, information about your wolf and a certificate. Many visitors are giving the adoptions as a Christmas present…. I love to watch the children when they come back from the tour and they are so excited to share their knowledge about their favorite wolf. Thor and Chipper were favorites this weekend. Which one is your favorite?