FAQs
What was the moment or experience that first awakened your passion for wolves and their preservation?
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My passion for wolves began when I was a little girl, completely captivated by my first Arctic wolf documentary. I was drawn in by their mystery, their grace, and their deep connection to the land. I was 3 years old , that first memory is like a tattoo burned into my soul. But there were two defining experiences that truly set me on this path. The first was when I encountered a wolf named Farley. He had been kept in a tiny fox cage at a fur farm his entire life. Seeing such a majestic, intelligent animal reduced to that level of confinement and suffering shattered something in me and also awakened a powerful sense of purpose. I made a promise to him that day, I would do everything in my power to save him, and to never stop fighting for others like him. That promise set everything into motion. Not long after, as a teenager, I had a wild encounter that solidified what I already knew deep down. I was out for an early morning hike when a pack of wolves silently came up alongside me in the forest. I didn’t even know they were there until I had a feeling, something instinctual and I turned. I locked eyes with one of them. We shared a moment, and then the pack veered off toward a lake. That brief connection with the wild, their choice to show themselves, even for a second, was like a confirmation from the natural world itself. Wolves were, and always would be, my calling.
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What is it about wolves specifically that speaks to your heart and spirit more deeply than any other species?
Wolves are more than animals to me. They’re teachers, kindred spirits, and living symbols of the wild within us all. They embody balance, loyalty, intelligence, and a deep-rooted connection to land and family. There’s a quiet wisdom in the way they move through the world, and a kind of mirror they hold up to us. They remind me of what we’ve lost as a society and what we could regain if we listened more closely. No other species speaks to my spirit the way wolves do. They don’t just survive they belong, and they invite us to remember that we do too. Wolves speak to something ancient and instinctual in me. Their ability to live in harmony with both their pack and their role as a keystone species all mirrors values I hold close. There's a mystery about them, a wildness that refuses to be tamed, and yet they are deeply social, family oriented beings. That duality strength and sensitivity, wildness and wisdom resonates with my spirit more than any other animal. They aren't just creatures I admire; they are reflections of something sacred.
What kind of legacy do you hope your work leaves behind for the wolves, for the land, and for the soul of humanity?
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Wolves are not just important to the ecosystem they are essential to it. As apex predators and a keystone species, they shape the land itself. But beyond their ecological role, wolves are a bridge to something much deeper and that's to the wildness in ourselves that we've been taught to suppress. My message I tell all youth that pass through my gates is simple, protecting wolves is about more than science or survival. It's about reconnecting with what it means to be human. To stand up for wolves is to stand up for balance, for beauty, and for a world where all life has value not just what benefits us.
At first, I thought my purpose was simply to protect wolves to advocate, to educate, to stand up for them. But over time, I've come to understand that it's deeper than that, Wolves have been my greatest teachers. Through them, I've learned patience, trust humility, and the importance of presence. They've shown me that true leadership doesn't shout, it listens, observes, and leads with balance. My purpose isn't just to protect them it's to help restore a relationship between humans and the wild that has been broken for too long. The land, the animals, and we ourselves are all part of the same story.
How has your understanding of your life's purpose evolved through your relationship with these animals and the land you protect?
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I want to leave behind a legacy where wolves are truly wild and truly FREE , free from human persecution, and interference from outdated myths, from political exploitation. They don't need human management ( this is one of the biggest myths told) I want a world where they're protected globally, not hunted down or "managed" into extinction. For the land, I hope my work helps restore balance and reverence. And for humanity, I want people, especially youth to remember that we are part of the wild, not separate from it. If my work helps even one person reconnect to that truth, to see wolves not as enemies but as kindred spirits and teachers, then I've done something worthwhile.
If you could deliver one message to the next generation about wolves and the preservation of Earth's biodiversity, what would it be?
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What are some of the greatest obstacles you've faced in protecting these animals and running your Outreach ?
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One of the biggest challenges has been financial. Running both a sanctuary and outreach program isn't just about caring for animals, it's about sustaining a vision. Expansion, improvement, and simply meeting the daily needs of the animals all take resources, and it's difficult to secure consistent funding or donations, especially for something as misunderstood as wolf conservation. Politically, the climate is just as difficult even in Canada, where people often assume wildlife is protected, there is a deep rooted anti wolf sentiment. Thousands of wolves are killed every year, often through sanctioned culls and policies based on fear, not science. Fighting against that kind of mindset while trying to build something lasting is exhausting, but necessary.
