Rescued Wolf Dogs Cared For By War Veterans

Donations poured in when Dr. Lorin Lindner and her husband Matt Simmons became vocal about adopting 29 wolf dogs from Alaska -- including from celebrity animal activist Bob Barker.

CNN reports that the wolf dogs, who had been a visitor's attraction near Anchorage, were chained to poles and forced to walk in circles for tourists. They now live in the Lockwood Valley Animal Rescue Center, which is run by Lindner and Simmons.

The Rescue Center employs several war veterans to take care of the new Alaskan wolf dogs, which is a therapeutic opportunity for returning military members.

"It gives you inner peace," Gregg Hill, Iraq War veteran told the news outlet. "You feel really good about what you are doing, knowing the situation these guys came from, and knowing that you are working with rescued animals and making their lives better. In turn it makes you feel better about your life and what you are doing."

Feel inspired? To donate to the continued connection of veterans rescued animals, called Warriors and Wolves by the rescue center, click here.

Comments

[LCfield90]

02:22 AM on 03/01/2012

I am strongly against the breeding and ownership of wolf hybrids, keep domestic dogs with domestic dogs, and wolves with wolves. However, it's great to see that these dogs no longer have to suffer and that someone was kind enough to step forward and take responsibility for caring for them and giving them a new home!

[Dean Simpson]

12:28 AM on 01/23/2012

Good for the Vet! Amen. I love wolves - especially wolf hybrids. Thanks - there are some wolf dog hybrids puppies at http://www.wolfhybridpuppies.com/articles-from-the-wolf-ranch/when-you-get-your-new-wolf-hybrid-puppy-by-edye-marin-northern-california-wolf-hybrid-ranch-breeder

[MoreThanMeets The Eye]

02:35 PM on 01/14/2012

There is no animal expert, wildlife biologist or reputable veterinarian who will recommend keeping a wolf hybrid. The failure rate of this arrangement is very high. Do not encourage the interbreeding of wolves with dogs. Sure there is a rare success story, but in the vast majority of instances a great disservice is done to the animal frequently ending in euthanasia or placement in a rescue center (if available).

[terra jones]

06:51 AM on 01/10/2012

again i say BRAVO to you kind hearted angels.GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[F18 super hornet]

08:30 AM on 01/08/2012

I love the comments about all the wolf dogs, I hate to see or hear about any animal being mistreated,or put down. I wish people would take the time to have their animals spade or neutered,then there would be less unwanted little ones in the world. God Bless our Vets, and God Bless the USA.

[fetchmasters]

01:08 PM on 01/07/2012

I kind of wonder if the veterans and the wolves are cut from the same mold. Once belonged. Now having a hard time fitting in. Helping each other out. I really loved this story. Good job. http://www.fetchmasters.com

[rickpark1]

05:07 PM on 01/06/2012

This story made my week thank you....

[erinker]

04:28 PM on 01/06/2012

What a fantastic opportunity, for all living creatures involved!

[ballisticamax]

03:44 PM on 01/06/2012

A wonderful story and a happy circumstance for both our Vets' who deserve everything we can do for them, and for these exquisite animals.

Semper Fi

[Evelyn C]

03:24 PM on 01/06/2012

This was a heart-warming article. The video was great and went into much more detail, though I would have liked to have learned how Bob Barker was involved in this. Those animals are majestic and I got to see one up close and personal. It wasn't one of the nice, calm ones mentioned in the comments. Really protective of it's family and I as a visitor/intruder on it's territory was not welcomed. The vets are doing a wonderful job and I am glad to see this all working out for them. God bless them all!

[900]

03:14 PM on 01/06/2012

This is a truly wonderful story. Wolves are intelligent and very social animals. They sleep together with a paw, tail or back touching each other. They care for their young and never leave them alone. I applaud this humane effert in keeping these wolves in their natural wild habitat. I once owned a German Shepard who was part wolf. He was extremly protective and social with me. He never let me out of his sight, and backed his body into mine when he sensed something was outside. I never let him outside when he did this, because I had to protect him like he protected me.(Eventhough it turned out to be nothing, just a fox, racoon or a deer.) God bless these vets.

[maduck11111]

03:02 PM on 01/06/2012

There is also another great group in Colorado called Misson Wolf. They have about 50 mixes. You can find them on facebook too and see the dogs and wolfs'

[mclkarim]

02:34 PM on 01/06/2012

This is a beautiful story. God bless all!

[BBLOND]

02:05 PM on 01/06/2012

Bless this lady

[happyjoyjoy333]

02:04 PM on 01/06/2012

I once had a wolf-dog. She was a great companion and protector. Fiercly loyal to my daughter. She had an even temperment and we really loved her. However when we got her, her littermate was just palin bonkers and wild. That's why we chose the one we did. Great around kids.
Long story short, wolf-dogs are like any other animal, including man. Some are calm and some are bonkers. You have to fit the animal to the person. There's good and bad in all of us.

[IrieMoon]

02:40 PM on 01/06/2012

I was lucky enough to have a good one too. His name was Winston (a wolf/husky mix) and he was such an amazing buddy! He used to help us dig tunnels through the snow banks that would form outside our house in the winteres. The one thing that kinda surprised us was that he turned out to be a really good farm dog. I'd take him for a daily walk around our 100 acre farm and he would chase deer, quail, groundhogs and such but when it came to our farm animals he knew that it was his job to protect them. The only down side was that he didn't like men. The only male he ever liked was my younger brother and we think it was because he was so young and Winston thought of him as a "puppy".
It's so nice to know someone else had a good experience with a wolf-dog. I always hear "they're so dangerous" whenever I mention Winston to anyone.

[happyjoyjoy333]

08:58 PM on 01/06/2012

I liked reading about your Winston :o). When you mentioned about the farm it brought back memories. Our Judy was very good with all the animals, horses, goat, etc......except the chickens........lol. She would behave if we were out with her, but you could just see her drooling...she wanted one soooooooo bad....lol. We only let her out when the chickens were penned.
One thing I did notice with her was that she instinctively knew how to "pounce & thump" over a mole run, and then yank the little thing out, toss it staright up 3 feet over her head, and then gobble him up head first on the way down. Two bites and the poor little furball was gone and Judy would look like she'd just had the hamburger of a lifetime. It was gross and fascinating all at the same time.
I can relate, too, when you said Winston thought of your son as a puppy :o).

[madsmarty]

07:24 AM on 02/06/2012

Only a person who is Pelosi nuts would endorse the breeding of wolves and dogs.