I'm Stephanie Kaylan, the founder and president of the Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue (Non-Profit 501(c)3).

My beloved canine, Wanagi, died of lymphoma, never reaching his 7th birthday. Wanagi (Lakota) means "the one who guards and protects the spirits of those who have passed onward." I want him and his name to live on, to do good and to save lives.

I've been involved in Wolf & Wolf Dog rescue since 1994 and have been nominated for the New Mexico Milagro Award (for Animal Protection) three times.

We should not use the word hybrid in describing these animals, because they are not genetically altered. It is a wolf crossed with a dog, PERIOD.

It is only illegal  in eleven states of the United States to breed exotic animals... this includes wolves or wolf-dogs. I've been trying to help get stricter laws passed to stop the breeding of these animals. As wonderful as they are, the abuse and neglect that I've witnessed is appalling. We must stop the breeding.

When humans manipulate nature, it's detrimental. When people "puppy-mill" or claim to be breeders of wolves or wolf-dogs, they are doing a disservice to nature. Puppy milling will not make anyone rich, and will only give these lovely animals a rough and unstable beginning in life. We all would do a greater service by going to our local shelters and rescuing K9's that desperately need us.

Breeding an animal that has innate wild tendencies with a dog, is not showing any kind of wisdom. As a Canine Behaviorist, I understand their brain, temperament and attitude and help to socialize and then place these loving animals in secure and loving homes. They are not released to anyone until they are fixed and properly seen by vets. They deserve to live their lives out peacefully and respectfully in caring, loving family homes.

I pray that our Foundation, The Wanagi Wolf Fund will help set an example for others and the abuse, neglect and breeding of Wolf Dogs will cease.

The bottom line for the purpose of the Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue is....

  1. Stop the breeding of wolves and wolf dogs as pets, because when they are taken to a shelter they are considered an exotic animal and stamped with a "death sentence."
  2. Spay and neuter these lovely beings so they can live their lives without the fear of "dog prostitution" (as I call it).
  3. Place them in loving, caring homes where they can live out their lives with respect.
But, I am one being trying to make a difference. I cannot do it alone. Nor do I want to or should. I believe we can all make a difference for the better.

We all have to Wake Up!!.... Look beyond our own noses and see the whole scope of things.

If you would like additional information or to be contacted, PLEASE email the Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue. Be sure to include your name and PHONE NUMBER and you will be contacted within a two-week period.  It is ESSENTIAL that you include your phone number if you wish to be contacted. If you would like to make a donation, please send it to the following address:

Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue
P.O. Box 984
Tijeras, NM 87059

You can also donate online through PayPal or with a credit card by clicking the Donate button below.

We all thank you for your support and kindness.
Stephanie Kaylan and the Wolf and Wolf Dogs of the Wanagi Wolf Fund and Rescue.
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For other information on wolf and wolf-dog rescue, click here to visit the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary site.

 

               

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