United States Wolf Refuge Newsletter
"Temerity's World"

YOUR REFUGE DESPERATELY NEEDS YOUR HELP

Our Refuge is a non-profit organization which means that we can only stay open thru donations and volunteers. DONATIONS are CRITICAL and have dwindled considerably. If we are to continue our work we need your help. PLEASE send in a donation in ANY amount. Our newsletter is sent out to approximately 550 people ~ if everyone sent in a one time $5.00 donation it would total $2,750.00!

How can you help us?

1. VOTE for us on www.petfoliomagazine.com EVERY DAY so that we can hopefully place again in this fundraising event +$$$
2. Recommend Adopt-a-Wolf gifts to family & friends +$$$
3. Give our web address to family & friends so that they might get involved and possibly donate +$$$
4. Send in donations whenever you can +$$$
   

Where do your donations go?

1. We have outstanding veterinarian bills to pay -$$$
2. We have a new rescue animal that needs to be spayed -$$$
3. We always need materials for projects & repairs -$$$
4. Donations pay costs of transporting rescue animals -$$$
   

A very sincere thank you to the 3 people that answered our "HOWL for Help" in the April Newsletter!

Coming to the Rescue of the "Refuge"

American Nutrition, ABF Freight System & Western Nevada Supply

We were extremely fortunate to receive a large donation of dog food from our friends at American Nutrition in Utah just a few weeks ago. Problem…the food is in Utah and needs to get to Nevada. We contacted ABF Freight System and told them our dilemma. They immediately came back to say that they would pick up the shipment the next day and transport it for FREE.

Our friends at Western Nevada Supply in Sparks offered us the use of their receiving dock and once the shipment arrived they put it on one of their trucks and delivered it to the refuge. We couldn’t have done this without their help. Thank you!

In the Spotlight

MEET "MIRA" (the "Not-a-Wolf-Dog")

"Mira" (miracle) is our newest rescue from Modesto California. She is about two years old and was on the shelter's "kill list" when we were called to rescue a wolf-dog.

Upon arrival at the shelter it was very apparent that Mira was not a wolf-dog, but her fate was sealed. We could not bear to turn our backs on this sweet dog knowing that she would be euthanized as soon as we left her behind.

Shortly after Mira arrived at the refuge she became very sick. Our veterinarian was shocked that she was so sick and immediately gave her a huge shot of antibiotics. We also bought her special food to try to encourage her to eat.

We are not sure what happened to Mira, but when we got back to the refuge volunteer Tammy Boatwright noticed something on her stomach. It was a huge tick that was already dying, probably from the elevation and temperatures at the refuge. We called Dr. Adams and she said that Mira may have indeed contracted something from that tick.

She's doing well after few days of pampering and daily antibiotics. Now we must get Mira spayed before we find her a new home. This wonderful girl is definitely a house dog. She is devoted, VERY loving & adores kids. Anyone would be lucky to add her to their family. If you’d like to meet Mira, please contact Bill Chamberlain at the refuge.

May Pack Member of the Month

"Shadow" couldn't be named more appropriately. He's very shy (as many wolves/wolf-dogs are) and likes to stand back in the shadows. USWR Volunteer Chris Mikulice has been working with him whenever she has the opportunity and is earning his trust. We hope that by the end of this summer Shadow will come completely out of his shell and begin interacting more with people and other pack members. To read Shadow's entire story visit U.S. Wolf Refuge's Resident "Shadow"

Upcoming Events

MAY 1st Endangered Species Faire, Cedar Grove-Bidwell Park, Chico CA. 10-4:00 for more info visit www.endangeredspeciesfaire.org

May 7-8-9th: Stanford Powwow, Stanford University, Palo Alto CA, for more info visit www.stanfordpowwow.org

May 22nd - Nevada Humane Society's Walk for Animals, Sparks Marina-300 Howard Drive, Sparks NV. 8-1:00 www.nevadahumanesociety.org/pdf/features/walk-2010.pdf

May 29-30-31st: USWR 3rd Annual Campout/Work Weekend @ the refuge

June 26th 1st Annual Richmond Powwow, a Clean & Sober Event, Lucretia Edwards Shoreline Park, 1500 Marina Way South, Richmond CA. 10-8:00

July 18th: Petfolio Magazines Art Paws & Bark Fest Event, Reno NV.

This horrible economy is straining all of our pocket books. Please help our pack whenever you can by shopping on-line by going through the “Amazon” link on the Home page or by making donations if possible. No donation is ever too small and is always appreciated.

For more information about the U.S. Wolf Refuge,
contact us at:
(775) 475-0510

WOOOOOOF…..
see you next month ...
Temerity