Aries Joins Our Pack! by Shellie Robertson, Volunteer

Hopefully July 21st, 2008 is going to be a wonderful day in history for our refuge. It is the day that “ARIES” joined our pack, partnering with Temerity as a potential candidate for “Ambassador-in-Training”...
... Read the entire story about Aries ...

Stevie Nicole Painter often spoke of her love of wolves and her desire to work with them after graduating college. But recently my 19 year old niece passed away as a result of a hit and run accident.
Read the tribute to Stevie written by her uncle, Todd A. DuPell.

The Future in Wolf & WolfDog Care: The purpose of the U.S. Wolf Refuge is to provide the animals in our care with the highest quality of life that we can. One of the most important things in doing this is to provide them with a safe, secure, and comfortable place to live. It is our responsibility to give them a quality of life that is equal to that of their natural way of life. Since these animals cannot be returned to their natural environment, we must give them the freedom to be what they truly are. Giving them this freedom in a captive situation is a delicate and difficult dichotomy. more...

Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Update: The success of Mexican wolf recovery necessitates the need for more room, and to eliminate the constraints imposed by the limits of the existing recovery zones. Requests have been made, but the final determination that was expected by the end of 2006 has not been made.

Read the latest Mexican Wolf Recovery update which includes all the latest progress reports, the latest population figures, distribution map, activity reports, and more.

The Killing in Alaska Continues: For those who don’t know about this, the former Governor of Alaska Frank Murkowski reinstated a program where he authorized the Alaska Dept of Fish & Game to issue permits to private citizens to hunt and shoot wolves from planes and helicopters and/or chase them in planes and helicopters until they are exhausted, and then land and shoot them point blank. This included all wolves, including puppies and pregnant mothers. more...

Athena's Rescue: By Shellie Robertson: Athena - somewhere between 4-6 months old and was rescued from the Shasta Lake Animal Shelter in Northern California on Saturday, August 25th, 2007. more...

We are in need of professional guidance in developing a fund raising and expansion strategy. We are a small but established 501(c)(3) organization that needs to expand its financial base due to several major capital expense projects. This is a volunteer position that is not expected to require much time, but will require administrative competence in operating and fund raising for a non-profit organization. Board of Director positions are available for those wanting a more active role. For more information contact:

William E. Chamberlain, Jr.
United States Wolf Refuge
P.O. Box 2756 Sparks, NV 89432
(775) 475-0510

The United States Wolf Refuge is an accredited non-profit, 501(c)(3) canine sanctuary

Along with our 22nd year of existence, our ever-struggling refuge has managed to take many positive steps forward in 2007. A major accomplishment was welcoming Board Members Dan Mazur, Doris McFadden and Bobbie Holaday (Board Member Emeritus) to our family.
Read the entire 2007 Year in Review article.

Official U.S. Wolf Refuge T-Shirt
100% Pre-shrunk Cotton

"Wolf Inspirations" - Handcrafted by Shellie

"limited edition print by Marguerite Fields" - the name of the print is "Eternal Love"

Click here to Visit the US Wolf Refuge Gift Shop - page 1
or GiftShop - page 2

Or just a donation will go a long way in helping us reach our goals.

Bill Chamberlain at the Lincoln Park Elementary School.

United States Wolf Refuge director Bill Chamberlain has made a vast number of educational presentations throughout the western U.S. He has spoken at major universities, animal control facilities, humane societies, high schools and elementary school, and many to the general public. These presentations cover all topics related to canines of all kinds. There are no fees for these presentations, but contributions to cover travel and production expenses is requested. For more info, contact.

William E. Chamberlain, Jr.
United States Wolf Refuge
P.O. Box 2756
Sparks, NV 89432

Wolves and Wolf-hybrids are magnificent animals that many see as a status symbol. Before you consider getting one, read Bill Chamberlain's Placement Guide. It will give you some great insight and guidance.

Gain some more insight by reading "Find Your Wolf a New Home" by Bill Chamberlain.

Download the Adoption Questionnaire and / or the the Adoption Agreement.