Wolf hybrids Seized: Animal Cruelty Investigation

Ten wolf hybrid canines seized during an animal cruelty investigation in Aguanga this summer were bound for an exotic pet shelter in Arizona on Friday, Oct. 4 for permanent placement, sparing them from euthanasia.

 

I don’t see the allure of owning a wolf hybrid. Domesticated pets are selectively bred to live peaceably in human environments. Wild animals can’t take the stresses and have amplified survival needs that don’t mesh as well as domesticated pets.

 

I also wouldn’t demand a wolf hybrid to be euthanized by law. If the animal is well managed, then I don’t see the harm. I agree with one of the statements in the article: “The big problem is that they are too ‘wolfy’ to be a pet and they’re not ‘wolfy’ enough to be in a commercial facility, such as a zoo.”

 

There are animals that are dangerous, very dangerous, to have as pets. Such as chimpanzees. Nope, don’t want one of those. 

 

I hope the fates of these wolf hybrids is good. It is difficult enough to rescue and rehome pet dogs, it is even harder for wolf hybrids.