Nyssa had a persistent intensity from a young age.
Nyssa was born on May 12, 2004 and raised alongside pupmates Maya and Grizzer. While she was a week younger than her pupmates, she had an intensity that left the wolf care team members in awe. One particular moment occurred when Nyssa was about one month of age. Even though she was still on the bottle and just starting to eat ground meat, a wolf team member set her by a deer carcass that was thawing for the adults. Nyssa grabbed onto the ear of the deer and let out a threat display, lip curl, and growl that made even the most seasoned team members pause. She definitely taught the lesson that attitude can overcome size. On May 11, 2005, 5 days after a routine spay procedure, her incision had reopened while recovering in the Exhibit Pack. The team rushed her to the vet clinic and discovered internal damage beyond repair. It was decided the most humane option for her was euthanasia. This is a tragic event in our wolf care history, and the legacy of Nyssa is evident with all female reproductive management that has occurred since 2005.
