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The gray wolves are majestic and wary. They bask in the sunshine or sit among the trees, watching. They are kept in compatible pairs and have very little human interaction.
London enjoys his tub
In 1982, the sanctuary that was to eventually become Wolf Haven International was founded in Tenino, Washington. A beacon for wolf advocacy, Wolf Haven International also provides a lifetime home for displaced and captive born wolves and promotes wolf restoration in historical ranges.
Is it on your bucket list to visit the wolves at the McCleery Ranch in Montana and hear them howl?
Or perhaps, at long last, go on that safari to see the painted wolves of Africa?
You have the opportunity to win one, or both, of these adventures this year at Wolves & Wine 2019!
For the second year, Wolf Haven will offer a trip for two to our Bridger, Montana wolf sanctuary to see firsthand the famed “McCleery buffalo wolves”.
And this year, for the first time, we have received a generous donation from Wilderness Safaris for a luxury safari adventure in Botswana, Africa.
Take a moment to see the difference Wilderness is making in eco-tourism – SEE VIDEO.
Come to Wolves & Wine prepared to bid for these and many other amazing items on September 28.
And if you cannot attend, you can still make a virtual donation that will be added to the evening’s total – DONATE
REALLY interested in being apart of the live auction, but cannot make the trip to Washington State? Contact us to see how you might still be able to participate.
Tickets on sale BUT GOING FAST – PURCHASE TICKET HERE or call 360.264.4695 x210.
It is going to be a GREAT night, for the wolves.
Born in Costa Rica, Chris grew up in an urban area, but his extended family lived in the country where he spent his summers. “Those are my fondest memories,” Chis shares. “That shaped a lot of my interest in animals, nature, and being outdoors.” 
The newest resident at the Wolf Haven International sanctuary in Tenino used to only roam as far as the backyard cable connected to her collar would let her go. Layla, a first-generation wolfdog — her mother was a wolf and her father a Malamute — recently arrived at Wolf Haven by way of an animal shelter in Thurston County. 
Seattle-based fine-art photographer Annie Marie Musselman has photographed the likes of Gloria Steinem and Barack Obama for magazines including Outside, The New Yorker and Elle, but it’s her portraits of animals which resonate the most with people.
Mexican gray wolf, Annie Marie Musselman photo
Lakota leaves his salmon to steal Sierra’s fish.by Marisa Pushee, Animal Care Assistant, Wolf Haven International
Merlin carries his salmon.
Here at Wolf Haven International, we feed a wide range of raw meats to our resident animals. Whenever possible, we source meat that would otherwise go to waste. One of the special treats we offer the wolves is salmon. In the photo above, Lakota abandons his salmon in favor of stealing one from his companion, Sierra. Luckily, she promptly reclaimed his abandoned fish.
Pike Place Fish Co. donates the salmon. The world famous seafood vendor at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington is known for its “flying fish presentations” where their fishmongers throw the fish in the air when they make a sale. While the demonstration draws in the crowds at the market, the rough handling is too much for expensive salmon.
Bucket of salmon.
This is where chum salmon enters as a stunt double for the wild king salmon. These stunt fish are thrown in the air several times before they are discarded. As these fish cannot be sold, Pike Place Fish Co. donates them to Wolf Haven International and other wildlife facilities. The salmon is deeply frozen for several days, and the extreme low temperatures of -5 degrees Fahrenheit kill any microorganisms that could pose a risk for the wolves, including Neorickettsia helminthoeca, the bacteria responsible for producing a fatal gastrointestinal infection in domestic dogs. We are only able to feed our animals the wild salmon because it has been deeply frozen in a commercial freezer.
Lonnie rolling on his salmon.
The wolves love the novelty of the fish. The salmon also provide high quality protein, fat, and minerals to the wolves. We are so happy to provide this exciting and nutritious food to the wolves and thank Pike Place Fish Co. for their support.