shadow – Jul 13, 2009 12:00 AM

It would be safe to say that Shadow approves of our newest wolf care staff member, Walter Loesberg. Shadow has been very receptive to Walter's presence and has been very exuberant in his greetings to Walter during wolf checks. For a nine year old wolf, he is doing very well and shows no signs of being ready for retirement. We must, however, always be alert and watchful of signs that retirement is impending; it is inevitable. As wolves age, we monitor physical and physiological health, changes in pack dynamics and the heiarchy, and most importantly, psychological health. Our top priority in wolf care has been and will always continue to be, quality of life and what is in their best interests.