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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary (WSWS) is an animal sanctuary in Candy Kitchen, New Mexico, United States, dedicated to rescuing and providing sanctuary for captive-bred wolves, wolfdogs and other canids. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the largest canid sanctuary in all of North America.
Pit bull–type dog wearing a muzzle. In law, breed-specific legislation (BSL) is a type of law that prohibits or restricts particular breeds or types of dog. [1] Such laws range from outright bans on the possession of these dogs, to restrictions and conditions on ownership, and often establishes a legal presumption that such dogs are dangerous or vicious to prevent dog attacks.
A wolfdog is a canine with a mix of both wolf and dog ancestry. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home & Garden. Lighter Side ...
A map of the US showing in red which states have a specified dog breed as an official symbol. Thirteen states of the United States have designated an official state dog breed. Maryland was the first state to name a dog breed as a state symbol, naming the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964. [1]
Nov. 29—A coalition of environmental groups is urging the governor of Washington to overturn the state wildlife commission's rejection of a petition seeking strict rules that limit wolf killing.
The practice of pound seizure (permitting felines and canines to be taken from shelters for research or experimentation) was ordered by three states in 2000, this law established in 2004. [38] Alternatively, twelve states now forbid this practice. [39] Other practices considered commonplace in the United States are criticized or forbidden abroad.
Wolf dog Wiley, rescued from Rhode Island, now weighs about 95 pounds and is "a rascal," according to Susan Vogt, co-founder and president of the Red Riding Hood Rescue Project in Ohio.
Captive wolf puppies are usually taken from their mother at the age of 14 days, preferably no later than 21 days. [2] Wolf pups require more socialisation than dog pups, and will typically stop responding to socialisation at the age of 19 days, as opposed to dogs which can still be socialised at the age of 16 weeks.