About Wolves Page I

Myth: Wolves Mate for Life?  Fact: As a rule wolves do not mate for life . In a pack it is only the alpha pair that mate.   If and when one of the pair looses his or her place as the alpha then they would no longer mate.

Myth: Wolves howl at the moon?  Fact: Howling is used for communication. Howls can be used to call other pack members or ward off intruders.  By changing the pitch of the howl a few wolves can sound like a pack of 20 or more. With the howl wolves can communicate over vast distances and the best part is there isn't any long distant fees.

Myth: Wolves only kill the sick and weak?  Fact: Wolves are opportunist and general will go after a prey species they feel they can catch.  This is usually a young, older, or perhaps sick animal but not always.  It's safe to say in most cases not all wolves kill the sick and weak.

Myth: Wolves always? Fact: Never say always or never, wolves just might prove you wrong.

Myth: Wolves make good pets?  Fact: No wolves are wild animals even if they are raised by humans the best you can hope for is to be part of the wolf pack.  And remember there is only one male and one female alpha, or "leader" in the pack and the strongest and smartest wolf will be that leader. We must also remember if we are to love the wolf  for what the wolf truly is then we must all do our part to keep them free and wild.

What about hybrids wolves "Wolf dog cross" ? I believe for most people this is a very bad choice for a pet.  For those who have chosen hybrids and truly stand by and love your animal I commend you and say thank you.  But the sad truth is for every good pet owner there are probably 50 bad pet owners.  Keeping their pets tied up,  and never spending any time with them.  Then there the stupid pet owner who carries their pet with them every where they go leaving them in hot cars for hours while they shop.  If you are thinking about buying a hybrid or any pet for that mater research the animal and decide are you willing to take the responsibility for this life.  Or are you just going to buy a animal to add to your back yard? If the later is true go buy a teddy bear.  It will be a lot cheaper and you don't need a pooper scoop.