mackenzie – Nov 1, 2006 12:00 AM

This week’s logs written by “Workin’ for Wolves program participants Andi Nelsen, Joyce Wells and Glenn Strid. Mac continues to exhibit anxiety as a result of external stimuli, such as maintenance work in the adjoining holding pen occurred during the weekend. Lakota’s active curiosity appeared to contribute to her stress. As a thirteen-year-old retired pack member, Mac’s hearing appears to be excellent, but the interpretation of sounds is problematic due to diminishing eyesight. Wolf care staff has noticed behavior such as unfocused pacing. As shown in this week’s video, Mac’s continual investigatory behaviors may be an indication of diminished sensory perceptions or early dementia.