History
Junior arrived at Wild Spirit on March 7th, 2011. Junior had spent his life with a very loving and caring owner in Alabama. Although she loved Junior deeply, his owner realized that she missed being away from her family who lives in upstate New York. Between her job and the distance, Junior's owner seldom got time to visit her family, and eventually decided to move back to the state. The owner was concerned for Junior, afraid she couldn't provide him an adequate place to address his needs and safety. She asked if we had room for Junior and we arranged for his relocation to the Sanctuary. His owner drove him to New Mexico from Alabama to release him into his new home.
How Can I Help Junior?
It takes fifteen sponsors to provide the basic care for each of our wolves and wolf-dogs for an entire year. This does not include the cost of medication, vet visits, enclosures repairs, or enrichment treats.
Profile
Bio: Junior is a high-content wolf-dog.
Living Arrangements: Junior currently lives by himself.
Am I On the Tour Path? "No, I live at the back of the Sanctuary. However, if you are a sponsor of mine and would like to say hello, ask someone in the office if you can come up for a visit."
Personality: Junior is an extremely sweet and gentle old man who has already stolen the hearts of the staff and volunteers. When a volunteer enters his enclosure, Junior will immediately walk over to receive attention. He often solicits interaction from his next-door neighbors, particularly Rain/Nimoy and Mountain Pack. Junior currently lives by himself, but we are keeping our eye out for a potential partner.
Likes: Getting his ears rubbed, volunteers coming in to visit, and short walks.
Dislikes: His frequent ear infections and a collar being slipped over his head.
Fun Fact: Unfortunately for Junior, he seems to suffer from frequent ear infections. Luckily for us, Junior knows the proper protocol for helping us treat him. When it's time to clean his ear, Junior calmly lies down and lets us wash and medicate his ears. He certainly is a pro at this!
My Wishlist: "I'm an old man, and the good folks at Wild Spirit have me on Joint Discovery to help me better move around the enclosure. I would certainly appreciate a helping hand in getting some more Joint Discovery donated."
