Archive for 'Wanagi Pack'

Wihopa’s name in Lakota means “pretty woman”… and she certainly lives up to her name. She is not only gorgeous in appearance, but also demeanor. She is highly socialized and very friendly to visitors at WWFR as was her brother Kola, who passed January 1st 2015. Beware… she will flirt with you and win your heart!

Prema, who was Hokshila’s “pen-mate,” is a young gray wolf/Husky mix. She came to reside at WWFR after Stephanie was contacted by the Humane Society in Gallup, NM. Prema has become a beautiful, healthy, robust wolf-dog and now she is in a mother/teacher role for young Waya. She’s becoming much more outgoing and friendly toward visitors. Her name means “love” in Sanskrit.

O-tai-oni is a high-content wolf-dog and arrived to the rescue on August 31, 2012. Originally named “Trinity,” O-tai-oni immediately told Stephanie her new name, which means “wolf” in the Seneca language. Stephanie and Hozho, who has since passed, drove all day to Flagstaff, AZ to meet with O-tai-oni’s foster mom, who drove from Nevada to deliver the precious cargo. She has adjusted well to her new environment and is learning to trust Stephanie and others more and more… a crucial part ...

Dadyoe’s name came from an Iroquois story of a wolf that traveled around the Earth. He is a Wolf x German Shepherd Dog that Stephanie adopted from a shelter in Albuquerque. Dadyoe was initially adopted by a family who were unable to manage his exuberant behavior. Even though he was born in 2008 he still has puppy-like qualities. His tenderness and gentle nature win over everyone’s hearts.

Milagro, whose name means “miracle” in Spanish, was rescued just hours before he was to receive “the needle of death.” A canine/wolf mix, he is fully socialized and, like Bindi, is allowed to roam about the WWFR grounds (both outside and inside the house). Milagro shares his love with everyone and does not know a stranger

Bindi was born September 16 2008. He is Gray Wolf/Coyote/Husky mix who serves as Wanagi’s wolf-dog ambassador. His name, in Sanskrit, means “the one-pointed energy of God.” Like Hokshila in the past, Bindi participates in most of WWFR’s public events and presentations. Long and lean, Bindi’s physical appearance bears witness to his bloodlines. He is allowed to roam freely on the grounds and sleeps at the foot of Stephanie’s bed. He is a favorite of many volunteers and audience members. He often ...

Shunka and his daughter Shadow are pen-mates that were rescued on December 26, 2010, Shunka is a beautiful white Canadian Tundra Wolf Dog, and is rather small in size, as is his daughter. The father-daughter pair were rescued from Colorado when their human owner decided she could no longer care for them. Shunka enjoys relaxing on the roof of the shelter on his enclosure. He also enjoys playing with stuffed toys and going for leash walks with Shadow.

Shadow is the daughter of the Shunka-Shadow duo. While her father is Canadian Tundra Wolf Dog, Shadow is a gray wolf dog mix. Her coloring reflects her gray wolf heritage. She is slightly smaller than her father. Both she and her father like to announce when visitors arrive at the refuge. Shadow is very affectionate towards Stephanie. She has found that she must oversee Shadow to prevent Shunka from eating his daughter’s dinner. Shadow enjoys going for leash walks with her father, and allows volunteers ...