Grayson was known for his gentle soul.
Grayson and his littermate, Axel, were born May 2, 2016. Grayson was always very observant of his surroundings within the pack and beyond the Center’s enclosure. This would often be displayed through vocalizations, such as howling. He was a lower ranking subordinate for the majority of his time in the Exhibit Pack, bonding closely with Aidan, the dominant male at the time. Grayson’s confidence significantly increased after the passing of his littermate in 2024. This confidence helped him establish and maintain his status as the dominant male in the pack. Throughout his life, Grayson welcomed three different litters of pups into the Exhibit Pack, always displaying nurturing behaviors and exemplifying the leadership qualities that led him to become not just the dominant male, but a respected leader. Grayson was found deceased on the morning of January 9, 2026 during our morning care routine. His necropsy results concluded that gastric dilatation and volvulus was his cause of death. Upon reviewing video footage of the events leading to his passing, we observed that Grayson was well-respected by his packmates until the end. The lessons he taught us through his gentle nature are carried by us all.
