So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend...

That Guy · 10-15-2008, 07:15 AM

and i remembered to take pictures

higher res gallery (2k X 1.5k):
http://www.photoshop.com/user/that_g...2dbc2dfcf2e3ba

lower res gallery (800 x 600 - same pics):
http://www.photoshop.com/user/that_g...a3e503142710ec

it was pretty cool... wolves LOVE to steal stuff though. they'll try to take your hat and eat it, they'll try to grab your sunglasses off you head or eat your cellphone, and they've even tried to drag an 11 foot aluminum ladder off into the woods with them.

I was there to help build up some dams, move dirt, etc... but you can't leave shovels sitting around though, cause the wolves were in there while we were working, and they're more than happy to grab unescorted tools and disappear with them, regardless of size.

obviously these are somewhat domesticated wolves (taken from mother's and raised by humans from 5 days old). the preserve has about 20 wolves, and a few were rescued from failed preserves after living with their mothers for over a year - you can't really just walk in with those ones, since they'll try to bite your legs once you turn your back to them.

enjoy.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 10-15-2008, 01:01 PM

Great pics, very cool. These guys remind me so much of my Siberian Husky who passed last Nov.

Hog1 · 10-15-2008, 02:04 PM

I would like the record to reflect, I am a registerd Republican, and I liked the black wolf best!

FRPLG · 10-15-2008, 03:07 PM

I had you pegged as more of a cougar type.

Hog1 · 10-15-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

I had you pegged as more of a cougar type.

THAT'S humor!

DynamiteRave · 10-15-2008, 07:16 PM

Photo 11 looks just like an anime dog. lol so cute.

That Guy · 10-15-2008, 08:57 PM

yeah, those foxes are tiny compared to what i saw in VA, but the teeth are curved backwards, so if you stick a finger out, they'll bite it, and you can't pull it out (same deal as with a snake)... just something to keep in mind regardless of how cute they look.

That Guy · 10-15-2008, 09:02 PM

oh yeah, here's the site, in case anyone wanted more info... they're kinda out in the middle of nowhere.

Seacrest Wolf Preserve - Conservation, Education, and Preservation of Wolves- Wolf Rescue Sanctuary

onlydarksets · 10-15-2008, 09:35 PM

Nice pix!

Hog1 · 10-15-2008, 09:50 PM

Actually we are enjoying a Coyote rejuvenation in the area. You have to keep an eye on your pets as they have been known to attack them on the leash, like while your walking them..............wierd

EternalEnigma21 · 10-15-2008, 10:32 PM

that black bastard was a scary looking dude. The rest look less intimidating than my american bulldog. cool stuff

That Guy · 10-16-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

that black bastard was a scary looking dude. The rest look less intimidating than my american bulldog. cool stuff

except it's a she

jason hahn has some more menacing pics... we got them when it was sorta hot (less active) and without their winter coats (see below).

for actual pro photos:
Wolves, Coyotes, and Other Wild Canines Photo Gallery -

EternalEnigma21 · 10-16-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

except it's a she

wait... no lipstick... must not be a hockey mom.

10-15-2008, 07:15 AM	#1
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... and i remembered to take pictures higher res gallery (2k X 1.5k): http://www.photoshop.com/user/that_g...2dbc2dfcf2e3ba lower res gallery (800 x 600 - same pics): http://www.photoshop.com/user/that_g...a3e503142710ec it was pretty cool... wolves LOVE to steal stuff though. they'll try to take your hat and eat it, they'll try to grab your sunglasses off you head or eat your cellphone, and they've even tried to drag an 11 foot aluminum ladder off into the woods with them. I was there to help build up some dams, move dirt, etc... but you can't leave shovels sitting around though, cause the wolves were in there while we were working, and they're more than happy to grab unescorted tools and disappear with them, regardless of size. obviously these are somewhat domesticated wolves (taken from mother's and raised by humans from 5 days old). the preserve has about 20 wolves, and a few were rescued from failed preserves after living with their mothers for over a year - you can't really just walk in with those ones, since they'll try to bite your legs once you turn your back to them. enjoy.

10-15-2008, 01:01 PM	#2
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... Great pics, very cool. These guys remind me so much of my Siberian Husky who passed last Nov. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

10-15-2008, 02:04 PM	#3
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... I would like the record to reflect, I am a registerd Republican, and I liked the black wolf best! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... I had you pegged as more of a cougar type.

10-15-2008, 07:16 PM	#6
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... Photo 11 looks just like an anime dog. lol so cute. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-15-2008, 08:57 PM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... yeah, those foxes are tiny compared to what i saw in VA, but the teeth are curved backwards, so if you stick a finger out, they'll bite it, and you can't pull it out (same deal as with a snake)... just something to keep in mind regardless of how cute they look.

10-15-2008, 09:02 PM	#8
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... oh yeah, here's the site, in case anyone wanted more info... they're kinda out in the middle of nowhere. Seacrest Wolf Preserve - Conservation, Education, and Preservation of Wolves- Wolf Rescue Sanctuary

10-15-2008, 09:35 PM	#9
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... Nice pix! __________________ Stop reading my signature.

10-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#10
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... Actually we are enjoying a Coyote rejuvenation in the area. You have to keep an eye on your pets as they have been known to attack them on the leash, like while your walking them..............wierd __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

10-15-2008, 10:32 PM	#11
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: So I volunteered at a Wolf Preserve this weekend... that black bastard was a scary looking dude. The rest look less intimidating than my american bulldog. cool stuff __________________ I am the brute squad.

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