JULY 路 AUGUST 2012
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Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION Hi Diane, I am so glad to hear that Wakanda is doing well and still enjoying his walks, and Koda Too! You are so very lucky and fortunate to be involved with Darlene and the Wolf Center. I wish I lived in the area as I would love to get involved and volunteer. Our vacation was wonderful and we fell in love with Colorado. My love for wolves goes back to my youth and my first meeting with one was over 30 years ago at a Wildlife Refuge in British Columbia, and that sealed my love and respect for them. They truly are beautiful animals that have unfortunately been misunderstood for many years. I have attached a couple of pictures of our babies, our Wakanda is (of course) the big white one, the other is Kasey. Enjoy the day and keep up the Great Work! We will get there again - it is on our list of most favorite bike trips! Kathy
GOT MEAT?
We are in need of meat and monetary donations! We can take your freezer burned or old meat. We cannot take meat that is spoiled, seasoned, or spiced nor fish with bones.
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Hello, my name is Emily Martin, i am thirteen years old, and i have been coming to the center for my birthday for the past four years now! In this most recent year, i had a conversation with Darlene about saving the wolves. So far, i have been creating posters for protest groups that i have yet to assemble. I have also been using a child-friendly website called “chicken smoothie” to spread the word. I know that the website has a weird name, lol, but you are able to make drawings and have animal-activist conversations. so far, i have made 92 drawings, most of which do with saving the wolves and stopping fur farms. (some of the content got removed, though. the moderators have different personalities. sometimes they approve, and then the other mod deletes the description of the drawing) Some of my most recent drawings is a comic, called “Fade”. Fade is a comic about a young wolf-dog, named “Mato” (meaning bear, in Lakota) who has to struggle with his every day life, and goes on strike against his owner and many other hunters, all to save the wolves, along with several other animals. He is trying to stop wolves from fading from existence. I thought i might tell you about my comic because it was greatly inspired by CWWC and it gives information about wolves and wolf-dogs. Before you made the new rule about only 18yrs and up can have a photo-shoot with the wolves, my sister, some friends, and i had a magical experience with Tala. Even before this, i had a drive to save the wolves, and after the inspiring moments with sweet Tala, i am serious about saving them. I am hoping to raise awareness and donations for you guys through school education. So far, i have gotten permission from Pioneer Elementary (who’s mascot is a timber wolf) to be their mascot, and help educate through childinteractions. I have saved up around $50 so far from my allowance, and hope to someday donate enough money to adopt/sponsor every wolf at the center. The only wolf i have adopted so far is Sakara, and my sister adopted her brother, Kekoa. I hope this will help!<3 ~Emily
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION Jarid Autrey proposed to his girlfriend, Chelsea McCue, of three years in our day spa with Tala and Na’Vi to witness it.
Kekoa and Tracy from PPCC enjoying each others company
URGENT ADOPTION NEEDED My name is Jes and I need to find a safe place for Lobo the wolf. He is 5 years old. He is chained up all day, every day and is now being threatened the fate of being put on Craigslist. Which would with out a doubt end up bad since he is a wild animal and will end up in the wrong hands. I found out a family member had him just yesterday and got right to the task of making things right for this unaltered male wolf who deserves better. Please let me know if you can help this guy out. Please call me for more information 719-648-2133. CWWC will help with the expenses to have him fixed. PLEASE help save LOBO! Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
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CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? This is incredible that we are eradicating our precious wildlife in the name of money. If the wolves are eliminated , the deer and elk population will artificially be inflated, therefore more hunting licenses will be sold. In addition to hunting wolves, hunters and wildlife services are allowed to use methods such as leg hold traps and snares. Leg hold traps! This is so inhumane and cruel. These animals are there for sometimes days with terrible pain. How can anyone do this to a living thing? It has to be someone with no compassion or care for animals. It makes you wonder if the person that sets these vicious traps had accidently stepped in one and was held for hours or days laying there with no help, afraid and sick with pain if it would make them realize just how barbaric these devices are. We have not evolved much and this is simply so sad how we treat animals. It is unfortunate that these people hate these animals so much especially since it is the wolf that is the primary reason people go to Yellowstone and spend millions of dollars in their state. The wolf is a keystone animal that keeps the ecosystem balanced and has improved habitats of other wildlife and native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. What is interesting is that if someone who lived in the areas where wolves roam and wanted to make a profit off of these
evil creatures, all they would have to do is advertise that there would be a hike or horseback ride and listen to wolves howl. Do you know how many people that would come from all over the world and pay very good money to have such an amazing experience? That person or new organization would be flooded and the money they would make to hear the song of the wolf would far exceed most successful businesses in those parts year round. CWWC is responsible for the billboard that you see above this letter. We educate 1000’s of people about wolves and the need for conservation. Many people are appalled and had no knowledge of the current issues with the war on wolves. We feel that we cannot sit back and wait for a miracle. We need to act on this so this billboard is 50 miles from the entrance of Yellowstone on the Wyoming side. We don’t want to stop with this state. We feel that since the media is really not making this horrific act public, we will. CWWC wants to start a campaign called; PROJECT WOLF. We need money to do this project. The first billboard was on us, now we want to expand with more billboards state by state, but we cannot do it alone. If you want to help be a voice for wolves, help us help them. 100% of your donation will be put into a fund and when we reach the amount needed, another billboard will go up.
We have to start somewhere. We will keep you informed on our progress. You will see the billboard and state when it is ready. If we don’t reach our target goal of $6,000 for our next sign by spring 2013 or if a miracle happens and wolves are put back on the endangered species list, your money would either be returned to you or it can be donated it to our Center. We are a 501-C-3 nonprofit organization. Let’s get started! Thank you for any help. Please spread the word everywhere about PROJECT WOLF. Thank you for being a voice. - CWWC Mail donations to: CWWC-Project Wolf P.O. Box 713, Divide, CO. 80814 Or call 719-687-9742 to make a credit card donation. Make sure you mention that it is for Project Wolf.
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION 路 EDUCATION 路 PRESERVATION The World of Wolves new ipad app featuring The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is NOW AVAILABLE on itunes. We hope everyone will download it, share it with their friends and enjoy this FREE fact-filled app about wolves.
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CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION This will be a great benefit to the coyotes, and the public will enjoy the opportunity to see the animals at play as well. Once the coyotes get tired, they will be walked back to their living area, and the next group of coyotes will be allowed to enter the play ground. (A wonderful way of getting the best use of the facility, and the donor dollar, for the coyotes.)
Fellow supporter of the Indiana Coyote Rescue Center:
My name is Jack Laufer, I am a coyote and wolf biologist, and I had the pleasure of meeting Ceann Lambert many years ago. I share her dreams of making the world a better place for the coyote in the wild, and to make the lives of the coyotes that she sheltered better as well. I am writing to ask you to help that cause, by joining me and others, in donating to the current expansion projects at I.C.R.C. Thanks to the incredible dedication and hard work of the staff and volunteers, things are already improving for the coyotes at the center. One of the biggest problems for the coyotes was lack of space and enclosures that were falling apart from years of service. Now enclosures are being rebuilt for the benefit of the coyotes, and tunnels will be constructed to allow each of the groups of coyotes to walk to a large communal “play pen”.
Coyotes in the wild spend a great part of the day in travel or play, both hard to do in a small enclosure. To make life better for the coyotes, each living area will be connected to a large play pen by tunnels made of fencing. That way, each group of coyotes can individually be allowed in the tunnel and led to the play area. There they will have the room to run and play, socialize, or just get away from the others for a while.
Another very important aspect of the expansion is the new “perimeter fence” which surrounds the outside of all of the coyotes enclosures. This fence is required to allow the sanctuary to obtain an exhibitor's permit from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Having an exhibitor's permit will allow the Center to be open to the public, and thus expand the ability to educate the public on the value of co-exstance with the coyote.
A perimeter fence also is very important for the safety of the coyotes. It prevents stray dogs, other animals, and most importantly, people, from walking on to the property and possibly injuring one of the coyotes (as has happened before). The extra fence also aids to prevent a coyote from escaping the facility if somehow they were to get out of their enclosure, or the play area. In addition to all the improvements for making the lives of the coyotes better, a new education center is in the plans as well. This new area will allow visitors and researchers alike, to better understand the coyote. It is the hope of the Center that through public education, they can improve the lives of the coyote in the wild as well. As someone who worked at a wildlife sanctuary for many years, and built many enclosures, I am very impressed at just how inexpensively these improvements are being accomplished. The total estimated budget is $10,000 for the entire project. Most facilities would spend that much on just one enclosure, so I feel the money is being extremely will spent. I am so impressed with the work that is being done by the Indiana Coyote Rescue Center, that I will be donating all that I can towards this important work. Will you please consider joining me in donating to the Rescue Center?
To do good things for the coyotes, it takes money. Please help the coyotes by writing a check today. With very sincere thanks, Jack Laufer coyoterescue.org · 765-566-3800 · PO Box 275, Burlington IN 46915
A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helps make a difference in the eyes of an animal Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION · EDUCATION · PRESERVATION Legislation Pending - Colorado Voters For Animals Right now, the majority of our nation’s 280 million egg-laying hens are suffering in overcrowded battery cages where their movement is so restricted, they cannot even spread their wings.
Excessive ammonia in hen houses causes burned skin, respiratory tract infections and damage to the hens’ eye tissues which can result in blindness. And, when used to manipulate molting and egg laying cycles, forced starvation and water withdrawal contribute to the inhumane existence these animals endure every day.
We have a chance to end this cruel abuse and achieve lasting and enforceable reform! After years of collaboration, The Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers of America have put forth solutions to Congress that will dramatically improve the treatment of the hens while balancing the economic realities of the egg industry. Senate Bill 3239, The Egg Products Inspection Amendments of 2012, has been introduced with bipartisan support and is under consideration. This bill would mandate that over a tiered, phased-in time period, changes to egg production would be made that include: • Conventional cages being replaced with enriched colony housing, nearly doubling the current amount of space per hen and providing environmental enrichments such as nesting boxes, perches, and scratching areas • Prohibiting excessive ammonia levels in hen houses
• Prohibiting forced starvation and water withdrawal to affect molting • Nationwide labeling on all egg cartons to inform consumers of the methods used to produce eggs
Colorado Voters for Animals met recently with local staff of Sen. Mark Udall and Sen. Michael Bennet to request that the senators support this critical bill. But they need to hear from you, the voters, as well! Please contact both of your senators and urge them to co-sponsor Senate Bill 3239. Sen. Mark Udall Denver Office: 303-650-7820, ext 6 (during and after hours) OR ext 0 Washington D.C. Office, Toll Free from Colorado 1-877-768-3255 Sen. Michael Bennet Denver Office 303-455-7600 · Washington D.C. 1-202-224-5852
Make certain that your representatives know that animals matter and that you care about the way they are treated.
Idaho Fish and Game has passed a new wolf hunt for the 2012-2013 season, unfortunately, this hunt calls for year round killing of Idaho wolves.
The general hunt begins August 30, and continues to March 31, many areas however will remain open until June 30th with hunts on private land starting July 1st. Under these new rules, there is no limit to the number of wolves that can be killed, with each hunter able to buy up to five tags. Areas directly next to Yellowstone National Park are included in this hunt, allowing for stray wolves from the park to be shot. These new rules also allow for trapping, trappers may also purchase up to five tags. This hunt is endorsed and supported by Idaho Fish and Game, claiming that wolf numbers need to be dropped. Idaho Fish and Game hope to see more wolves trapped in this year as well as in coming years. There are currently less than 1,000 grey wolves in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming combined. These hunting seasons are aggressive and unnecessary, forcing the wolf population to an all time low since the reintroduction in the mid 1990s.
If this news disturbs you as much as it does us, please contact Idaho Fish and Game and let your voices be heard.
Colorado Wolf And Wildlife Center | PO Box 713 | Divide, CO 80814 | 719.687.9742
CONSERVATION 路 EDUCATION 路 PRESERVATION CWWC special events : these tours and events are in addition to our standard 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm tours
FEEDING FEST TOUR
FULL MOON TOUR
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday CALL FOR TIMES
Wear warm clothes and good boots. Bring a camera and flashlight. Cocoa and coffee will be provided
Meet our resident animals during the feeding tour and observe them when they are most active...feeding time! Learn about hunting, howling and hierarchy and communicate with the pack in a group howl!
ADULTS $25 路 KIDS $15 (8-12 yrs) No kids under 8
Adults $20 Kids 12 & under $10
AUGUST 4 and 5*
Check in by 7:30pm. Meet and greet one of our wolves at 8pm Tour starts immediately after and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Future Full Moon Tours September 1 & 2* October 27 & 28* 路 November 24 December 29 *the first date must be full before the second date opens
walk on the wild side Thursday & Sunday CALL FOR TIMES Start by walking with a guide through the Center and seeing the wolves, coyote and fox then prepare for a 1/2 mile walk with one of our wolves down a dirt forest road.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL TOURS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 719-687-9742
All tours have limited space and we have a no-cancellation policy from May-October
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JULY’S FULL MOON TOUR
Saving Lives is in Your Dogs Blood
HemoSolutions is an animal blood bank that is sustained by a community of generous dog owners in the Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. These owners safely volunteer their dogs to be blood donors, saving lives all over the country. With the evolution of component therapy, one donation can potentially save four lives. One dog who recently retired from the program donated 56 times, helping save around 224 other dogs. That is a true HERO. HemoSolutions is dedicated to honoring the human-animal bond and at the same time providing quality blood products for the veterinary community. HemoSolutions is in great need of more donors. Dogs have several different blood types, so as with humans, if animals receive the wrong blood type, they could potentially be at risk for a life threatening transfusion reactions. One in 15 dogs are DEA 1.1 negative, the rest are DEA 1.1 positive. Therefore, it is important for veterinarians to administer type specific blood to their patients. However, not all veterinarians are aware of the current typing recommendations in transfusions medicine, so as HemoSolutions continues to educate the veterinary field in these new technologies, there will continue to be a perceived national shortage of blood. HemoSolutions is making great progress in this area, but until all veterinarians are administering type specific blood, HemoSolutions is dedicated to providing our veterinarians with the blood products they desire, which is the coveted DEA 1.1 negative blood, due to its low transfusion reaction rates. Canine donors must be at least 50 pounds, between ages 1 and 8 years old, current on recommended vaccinations, easy to handle, well behaved, nonbreeding females, and on heartworm preventative from April to October. HemoSolutions requires our owners to commit to donating at least 6 times per year. Not all donors are needed immediately. When a client comes in for a screening, we will first take a small sample of blood and determine if your animal is positive or negative for DEA 1.1. If they are negative, we will continue the full screening process. If they are positive, the donor will be placed on a waiting list and as positive donors retire from the program, we will activate your donor. The screening is at no cost to the owner, however if a medical problem is detected at the time of the screening, it is the owners responsibility to follow up with their veterinarian regarding the care of their pet. In some cases, they may not be allowed to donate until the problem is resolved. After 6 successful donations, depending on the blood type, $150 or $75 dollars will be sent to your Veterinarian in your name to be used in their clinic as you wish. If your donor is the rare DEA 1.1 negative, you will be asked to donate more often, but you are NOT obligated to do so. You will however, earn more to use with your veterinarian. HemoSolutions has several locations to serve you better and each appointment takes about 20 minutes. 719-380-1900 · www.hemosolutions.com
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A few messages out of hundreds we received from so many caring and concerned friends of CWWC. My thoughts and prayers are with you, be safe. I call Colo. home even though I'm far away now. When I heard how close the fires are to you I had to find out if everyone including our 4 legged friends are ok. I had lost contact with you when I moved. Happy to be back in touch. Kaye Hughes
Hi guys, I hope you are not under threat from the fires - information is a bit patchy here (in the UK) so we are not sure - please keep us updated and good luck. Best Regards, Rob
Hi Darlene and staff: I have done in the past and have scheduled for 2013 group tours with you. I’ just wanted to send good thoughts during this difficult time. Know we’re thinking of you. Sandi Elliott, Frosch Travel
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful time we had at the Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center. I thought you would like to know that the CWWC was my daughter Maddison’s favorite thing that we did on our trip. It was wonderful to see all the beautiful animals so healthy and well cared for. Getting our pictures taken with the wolves was an amazing experience. Wendy Parriott
Subject: Concerned I know you are busy. My family and I toured last year and so enjoyed it. We had pictures taken with Tala. What a great pup. How is she doing, along with the rest of the residents and caretakers? Are the fires and smoke affecting you? Our prayers are going out to all of Colorado. Sincerely, Carol Bender (orange hoodie) Hey there! We have visited y’all twice on our vacation from New Orleans and my mom, Stephanie got a kiss from one of the wolves and not sure it was Princess. I enclosed it so y’all can post on ur Facebook kisses picture file! Lol Be safe, Shannon Everhart from Slidell La
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Rico, a small island located off the mainland’s east coast, for many years offered no veterinary or animal rescue services. During the early 1980’s, a handful of concerned immigrants from the states and a few local residents took a serious interest in improving the welfare of the animals. They began by feeding the island’s multitudinous strays and soliciting the help of veterinarians from Puerto Rico to sterilize them. By 1987, the Vieques Humane Society and Animal Rescue, Inc. was officially established as a non-profit organization. Today they still offer the only veterinary services on the island and have developed strong community based programs.
See available dogs at www.viequeshumanesociety.org CWWC will help you cover the adoption fees call us for information 719.687.9742
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