Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary

 Into the 90s so it's really hot in the sun

This is another stop that Jim and I made way back when. It's only about 15 miles from El Morro out in the country a ways. They only had the lower level of land at this visit but have now acquired more land and have an upper area giving them a lot more room for all the animals.

During our first visit they were busy taking care of 54 animals. They have really expanded the sanctuary and have 106 animals that they have saved. They have foxes and coyotes but most of the animals are wolf dogs, not pure bred wolves. Of course, there are idiots out there who breed the dog and wolf and have the cutest puppies. Someone falls in love with the puppy and buys it. Then as it gets to maturity, they find out just how dangerous it can be. Then the animal gets dumped or turned into the sanctuary. It is also illegal to own a wolf or wolf dog. 

The tour is 1 1/2 to 2 hours and they are located at over 7000 feet. It was also hot and most of the animals were in the back of their pens in the shade. So I decided not to finish the tour. I'm definitely learning my limitations. 

This guy thought the guide had goodies in her hands, so he was willing to brave the heat.

They do have a camping area with no hookups and the road is rough getting there. But Jim and I camped there and it was amazing. At night it was cool enough we could have the windows open and we could hear the wolves howling and the coyotes would sing back their response. What a great experience. 

The animals all live here until they die and they have some graveyards for those who have finished their lives here. 

I took this picture back in 2011, but I love those gorgeous golden eyes of this wolf.