MEET THE RESIDENTS
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OUR RESIDENT OF THE MONTH
"Hair-Do"
Our featured resident of the month is not a wild or dangerous animal. She is small and may appear seemingly insignificant to some due to the fact that "Hair Do" is not a large dangerous carnivore but a Guinea pig that lives at the refuge. The importance of featuring "Hair Do" is mostly due to the fact that ALL life is worthy of our attention and respect. "Hair Do" is a wonderful little animal that whistles gleefully when approached and is always delighted to make friends. Her cute personality is bubbly and energetic and her happiness and health are as key to the Wolf Run family as our lions! Our respect and support should never waiver based on love or size. This little Guinea Pigs life is equal to any, as are all gifts of nature.
Providing a home for Hair-do and all of the other residents of Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge is an expensive endeavor. Please help support the Wolf Run family by making a donation on our Donate page by clicking HERE. If you have a favorite resident living at Wolf Run, you can now sponsor that resident through an automatic Paypal monthly donation through the "Subscribe" option on our "Donate" page. In advance, the Wolf Run Staff, volunteers, and residents thank you very much for your support! |
 SINGA: African lioness, Female. Singa,was being used as a “picture cat” in a road side zoo. Posing with a baby lion in your lap is a lucrative business until the cat begins to grow and becomes dangerous. She reached a size that made her un-handlable as well as unwanted. Unable to sell Singa, they kept her in an outdoor pen where she was covered in ticks and malnourished. Because of a lack of nutrition, one of Singa’s legs didn’t develop properly and she has a permanent limp. Despite her disability, Singa loves to play, nap in the sun and is very happy with her companion, Serandi. Fun fact: lions have a hyoid bone that keeps them from being able to purr as other cats species do. But the same bone also permits them to roar! |
 SERANDI: African lion, Male. After the loss of two of Wolf Run’s beloved lions, Singa, our lioness needed a new friend. His breeders were preparing him for a life as a cat in the movies but when their son died suddenly they decided that they could no longer dedicate themselves to the rigorous schedule that his training would require. Serandi, named for his predecessors, Dandi-lion and Serengeti, was donated to Wolf Run. He likes to play with his toys and is constantly planning new surprise attacks on Singa! Serandi loves attention and talks to everyone through the cage in his deep lion voice! Serandi has no mane because he was neutered at a young age, so he never had the hormones to intiate its growth. |
 KENYA: South American Cougar. Kenya, a South American mountain lion, was raised in a garage in Indiana. She was spayed, de-clawed, and had all four of her canines removed in an attempt to force her into being a domestic animal. Her previous owner raised her on canned cat food, leaving her blind in one eye from malnutrition. Kenya's previous owner brought her to Wolf Run, claiming she was depressed and needed a new place to live. At five years old (full grown), Kenya was only 27 pounds. Today, she’s a healthy 88 pounds. |
 SQUEEKERS: North American Cougar, Male. Squeekers was being kept in a road side petting zoo in Florida. He was kept in a cage with several tigers, where he was picked on and mistreated. After expressing his concerns to the owner of the petting zoo and being ignored, a young man decided it was a good idea to steal him. Squeekers rode around for weeks in this guy’s SUV until the man discovered Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge, and relinquished Squeekers to us. He has been living happily with his friend, Gizzy, ever since! |
 CLOUD: Wolf dog, Male. Cloud is from a litter of four wolf-hybrids (Lotus, Chief, and Half), born right before a man dropped off the pups and their mother, Natasha at the front gate. Their mother died from a bowel obstruction, after ingesting a foreign object prior to coming to Wolf Run. She left behind four pups that have come to spend the rest of their lives with their adoptive parents at Wolf Run! Cloud has been diagnosed with a permanent neurological deficiency. Sadly he will never get better, but he has not been getting worse. Despite his condition Cloud is still very happy and is greatly loved by everyone at Wolf Run. |
 GIZZY: South American Cougar, Female. Gizzy was raised as a pet. She was surrendered to Wolf Run after her owner’s wife discovered she was pregnant. The owner’s thought it would be best for Gizzy to be where she could be loved properly and best for the baby to be out of reach of a jealous mountain lion. Gizzy resides with Squeekers, who she has to constantly keep in line. |
 STEVIE, Wolf dog, Male. Stevie was found tied to a tree after his owners moved off and left him. Near death, he was taken in by someone that also could not care for him, and he found his way to Wolf Run just in the nick of time . Nearly dead, this boy is a true survivor. Special thanks to Chad, Ron, and Dr. Kirk Snyder. All instrumental in saving this babies life. Now that he is healthy and has put weight back on, he is in dire need of a kind person to sponsor his next set of x-rays, blood work, and neuter. Because his lungs were so damaged from the pneumonia he had upon arrival at Wolf Run, Stevie was unable to be neutered safely. Despite his hardships Stevie is very happy and being well cared for thanks to the funding of his sponsors. Won't you sponsor him too? |
 CHIEF, Wolf dog, Male. Chief is from a litter of four (Lotus, Cloud and Half), born right before a man dropped off the pups and their mother, Natasha at the front gate. They were bottle raised here at Wolf Run. Chief is a loving Alpha Male who has been a great companion to many of the young pups that have come to us over the years. He is wise and gentle natured making him a wonderful teacher. With his beautiful blue eyes he is a sure favorite at the Refuge. |
 JAX,Wolf dog, Male. Jax and his young pup Jade (aka Ghost and Lil Bit) were tagged as wolf dogs and picked up as strays. Thanks to J.C. Collins and his staff at the Shelby County Animal Shelter, arrangements were made for Wolf Run to offer Jax and Jade a forever home. Jax is very vocal and happy and always ready for a good time. |
 JADE, Wolf dog, Female. Rescued along with her Father, Jax, Jade is now the happy pack mate of Razz. An Alpha female, Jade is just as vocal as her father. Once a young terrified pup, Jade has grown into a beautiful young wolf-dog and a loving companion for Razz.
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 RAZZ:Wolf dog, Male. Razz was born March 21st, 2008 . He was bought at an exotic animal auction in Ohio and brought illegally to Kentucky. When his previous owner’s mother discovered Raz, she immediately surrendered him to Wolf Run, realizing the trouble she may face if she kept him. With the looks of a wolf and loving loyalty of a domestic dog, Razz has demanded the spotlight from everyone. Razz is playful and loves attention. He is truly a great being and has touched the lives of many. |
 NIBBLES, McKenzie Valley Wolf dog, Male. Nibbles is a high percentage McKenzie Valley Wolf dog. When he was 7 months old and 125 pounds his owner passed away leaving Nibbles alone with an elderly woman. Other members of the family made the decision to shoot him and be done with it. Luckily he was rescued by Wolf Run before such a horrible fate could befall him. Now at a 1 and ½ years old Nibbles is head and shoulders above the rest, literally. He is happy and very friendly, loving graciously on any who enter his habitat. |
 CAPTAIN JACK: Red Fox, Male. Captain Jack (Lil Foxy), a six-month old Red Fox, was found on the roadside with multiple injuries. He was taken to the Campbellsville, Kentucky Animal Shelter. Thanks to donations, Wolf Run was able to save him from being euthanized. Lil' Foxy had too many injuries to be released back into the wild, and remained at Wolf Run during his recovery. He’s suffered a broken back in two places and a broken leg, both of which quickly began to heal. UPDATE: He grew stronger and was recently able to be released back into the wild to live the life this sweet fox was meant to live. WR releases all wild native animals once rehabilitated! |
 KAYSEE, Vervet Monkey, Male. Kaysee was sent to Wolf Run to be raised when his mother passed away and his owner was hospitalized. Kaysee was bottle raised and has lived his life with us at Wolf Run. Kaysee loves Cheerios and fresh fruit and vegetables. He has a wonderful life, playing non stop, watching movies and relaxing on hot days in his air conditioned house.. |
 TARA, Coatimundi, Female. Tara recently joined the Wolf Run pack, and she has been quite the addition. She was purchased at an outdoor flea market. Her buyers did so because they knew that she needed a better life. Now she entertains us as she plays and climbs, and she loves to investigate new things. Coatimudi's ankles are double jointed and extremely flexible. This allows them to descend trees head first. They feed by poking their long noses under rocks and use their long claws to dig holes and tear apart rotting logs. |
 JOURNEY: Journey is a high percentage wolf pup purchased from a breeder in Indiana by a couple who couldn't stand the conditions he was being kept in. When they made their way to Kentucky and found wolf run they knew he would have a great home. Though Journey is still young and not yet with a pack, he loves to play with other dogs. His is shy around people and will only come to those he knows best when he wants to, but he has already stolen the hearts of all who have laid eyes on him. Once he is old enough he will be integrated into one of the packs here at Wolf Run and will live out his life running around and playing like a wolf should. |
 MADDIE, Red-necked Wallaby, Female. Maddie is our resident Wallaby. She came to Wolf Run after surviving a horrific experience. Maddie's mob was attacked by a pack of dogs. 9 members of her wallaby family died. Maddie was the only survivor. Her owner was devastated. She no longer felt that she could keep Maddie safe and wanted her new home to be with us at Wolf Run. Maddie enjoys the company of the cats who roam the grounds here and loves her leafy greens. |
 APACHE (Big Boy), Bobcat, Male. Apache was being kept legally as a pet by the parents of two wildlife biologists. After deciding to move to another state, Apache was surrendered to Wolf Run because it’s illegal to carry indigenous species across state lines without a permit. He loves to be scratched on the head and to sniff everyone! He likes beef the best, and hides his food under his favorite blanket! |
| BOB, Wildcat, Male. Bob was raised in an apartment as a pet. His owner surrendered him to Wolf Run, realizing that the cute Bobcat kitten was growing into a dangerous wild animal. Bob is very energetic and loves to play with his favorite companion, Apache. |
 SNOWBALL, Fallow Deer, Female. Snowball, was confiscated as an illegal pet. Originally from New Zealand, Snowball sticks out among the deer with her beautiful white coat. She’s not an albino, but is often mistaken as one. She’s very loving and spends most of her time following her good friend, Piglet and lounging around. She loves to lick the volunteers’ faces, clothing, and hands! She loved peanut butter cookies more than anything. |
 BANDIT, MOCCASSIN & SHAWNEE, Bandit was found living on a golf course in Louisville. Bandit has a permanent limp due to someone hitting him with a golf club. Moccasin was surrendered as a baby by a breeder because they could not sell her. She is now very happy and truly looks like she belongs in an old western. Shawnee was owner surrendered to the Woodford Humane Society. Shawnee loves the water as well as car rides and knows basic commands. She is very friendly, curious, and is an all around sweet girl. Shawnee is adoptable! Please visit our "Adopt me" page for more info! |
 LOTUS, Wolf dog, Female. Lotus is from a litter of four (her brothers are Chief, Cloud and Half), born right before a man dropped off the pups and their mother, Natasha at the front gate. Their mother died from a bowel obstruction, after ingesting a foreign object prior to coming to Wolf Run. She left behind four pups that have come to spend the rest of their lives with their adoptive parents at Wolf Run! Lotus is quite the lover too, she is always willing to smile to visitors-come by and visit Lotus today! |
 BOONE,Wolf dog, Male. Boone came from a shelter in Kenton County, Ky. Thanks to the town and it's volunteers for bringing Boone's story to attention, he found refuge at Wolf Run. Full of personality and energy, our boy has stolen the hearts of many and made lifelong friends with everyone he meets! |
 HOLLY, Coy-Dog, Female. Holly is our resident coyote/dog hybrid. Holly was confiscated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife when they found she was being kept as an illegal pet. Thanks to Wolf Run, Holly had a safe and loving place to go. Holly loves people and attention, she is always happy to see the visitors to Wolf Run. She is currently the only coyote we have at Wolf Run, but we are proud to have Holly as part of our Wolf Run family! |
 BRAILLE, White Tailed Deer, Male, Braille was found near Land Between the Lakes, just standing in the woods. He was born blind and suffers from congenital cataracts. When Braille was being neutered, something went wrong and he now has several cauliflower shaped antlers growing out of his head. As sad as his story is, he has no problem getting around the handicap deer habitat with the guidance of his three-legged friend, Carhart. Braille may be blind, but he can smell his way to carrots when they’re nearby! |
 LILY, Sicilian Donkey, Female. Lily was born at Wolf Run after her mother was donated to Wolf Run by her deceased owner’s family. Lily spends all of her time eating and making beautiful donkey songs that can be heard all around the refuge. Lily and her best friend, Peanut, enjoy roaming around the refuge and teasing the big, scary lions. |
 NAHAYA: With her beautiful snow white coat and shy personality, Nahaya has a distinctively regal air about her. She is more timid than most around people, so she spends her days socializiing with her companion Ocean. She is quite an escape artist! We are hoping for donations to modify her new enclosure to help keep her secure. |
 LADYBUG: This little darling came to us as a small fawn. Now all grown up and gorgeous, we are hoping to release her back into the wild soon. |
 OCEAN: This handsome bi-eyed fellow came to Wolf Run after being shot in the right front leg, which had to be amputated. He has no problem getting around and spending his days in the company of his friend Nahaya. |
 HALF: Half is from a litter of four (Lotus, Cloud, and Chief are her siblings), born right before a man dropped off the pups and their mother at the front gate. Their mother died from a bowel obstruction not long after arriving, leaving the 4 pups to be raised by Wolf Run staff. She spends her days frolicking in her pen along with Nibbles and Jax. |
 MAX: Max came to us from the Louisville Metro Animal Control office whom we received word from them about a "wolf dog" that only had a short time before being euthanized. We feel he is just a German Shepherd, possibly a mix, with little chance of being a hybrid. He was saved from euthenasia by Wolf Run shortly before his time was up. He is painfully shy, but once he gets to know you, he is extremely loyal. He is also adoptable! Visit our "Adopt us!" page for information! |
 SPENCER: This adorable little guy is Spencer. Spencer belonged to a truck driver who gave him to a waitress as a tip...needless to say it did not go well now this little fellow lives with us at Wolf Run. He is a true delight and a marvel due to his tiny size. |
 NAKARA: Nakara is a shy girl with a very sweet disposition. She needs a surgical procedure, which is being sponsored by Jackie in the name of her friend Zeke (photo attached). What a noble way to honor someone! Soon Nakara will be able to rejoin her pack due to generous sponsors like Jackie! |
 KEEP CHECKING HERE TO SEE A NEW RESIDENT PROFILE COMING SOON\! |
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We have many, many more residents not listed above including birds, Poodles P.E.A.R.L.S., wild animal babies, farm animals, wild turkeys, etc., with more animals arriving constantly! You should gather up your family and make a day of meeting our wonderful residents!
COME VISIT US! We are open Saturdays from noon until 5 pm (weather permitting), and through special arrangement for groups of 15 or more. Please CLICK HERE for our location and an interactive Google map with directions to our location!
SPONSOR YOUR FAVORITE ANIMAL! Each of our animals are in need of a sponsor, for things such as Revolution, which is a monthly wormer, and flea control products. And we are always in need of new enclosures, supplies and equipment. For a suggested sponsorship of $40 a month (or whatever you are able to afford) we can better provide protection from outside pests, medicines as necessary, better and more housing for our residents in addition to their normal monthly expenses. Many of our animals have special needs which increases the cost to provide them with a high quality of life. Wolf Run strives to alter all of our non-releasable animals in order to prevent breeding, behavioral issues, and to avoid health issues such as ovarian and testicular cancers. And these surgical procedures don't come cheap. If you would like to become a sponsor for a specific animal, please CLICK HERE to be redirected to our donation page, where, you can make a secure and safe online donation through Paypal (either a single donation or a recurrent monthly donation through a subscription), or our mailing address for donations via check or money order. Don't forget to enter the name of the animal you wish to sponsor in the notes of the Paypal page. Thank you in advance for sponsoring one of our animals in need. Both they and the staff and volunteers thank you very much for your continued support!
WE KINDLY REQUEST THE FOLLOWING BY OUR VISITORS: ALL children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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