Lucan was rescued on June 1, 2006 from horrible conditions at a breeder’s facility in Wisconsin. Initially, he was the only social animal out of the 18 in the WideAwake Rescue. Once comfortable in his suppose-to-be-temporary home at WideAwake, he would eagerly take treats from your hand, and allowed many to give him a good scratch. Lucan was paired with Kasota. The two were perfect for each other, and loved one another very much. The companionship helped tremendously in healing the physical and emotional wounds from the years of abuse they endured.

As Lucan became more comfortable with his dedicated caretakers, he became even more social. He treasured all the attention he received from the volunteers. Watching Lucan get so much attention from the humans slowly convinced Kasota, and then Pride (in the enclosure next to theirs), to approach for attention too. Although less social than Lucan, and only comfortable with a lucky few, the 2 girls have learned the benefits of positive human interaction.

Lucan kept a watchful eye over the WideAwake facility, especially the ravens and jays who frequently steal food from the enclosures. A volunteer once found a raven head inside their dry food feeder; the body was never found. Lucan and Kasota dug themselves a nice den under an old tree root, where he could spend hot summer days lying in the cool dirt. He always had hip problems, and although we never learned his true age, we suspect he was in his senior years.

On September 4th, Wolf staff went to WideAwake for some general exams, vaccinations, and to bring Boots and Lena back to the Sanctuary. Lucan received the first exam, as volunteers had noticed he seemed lethargic recently. He collapsed during the exam, but relaxed after some acupuncture and sweet talk. Overall, he appeared healthy, but seemed to have severe back-end arthritis. The vet recommended stronger pain killers, and reevaluating after the test results came back.

Rami came to Wolf in 1995 as a 2.5 week old fluff ball puppy with eight siblings and their mom. Originally nicknamed Black Stripe, she enjoyed free range of the house. After her mom and four siblings went to a new home, Rami and three of her siblings became permanent members of the House Pack. She was possibly the sweetest animal you could ever meet. Rami loved attention, and would roll onto her back for anyone and everyone to rub her belly. She had an amazingly soft coat, but despised being brushed. Rami rewarded your pets with tons of sweet kisses.

As the House Pack decreased in size over the years, Rami remained very healthy and happy, enjoying the extra attention she received. Earlier this year, she became the last animal to come and go freely from the house. We worried she would be lonely, but Rami actually seemed to prefer being alone. Her bonds with the staff and volunteers strengthened, and there was no question who was truly running the house. Rami slept in most mornings, enjoyed early afternoon naps in the sun, late afternoon naps on her couch, endless amounts of attention and extra treats. Spoiled does not begin to describe it.

She yelled at her caretakers when they went out the front gate, demanding to go with them. So we leashed her and took her for a walk one day, which she thought was the best thing ever. Rami quickly told us no leash was required. She stayed right with her human unless a bunny or our crazy feral cat showed itself. Chasing bunnies became her new favorite thing. Fortunately, bunnies are a lot faster than a 13 year old full figured wolf-dog. Rami soon decided she needed to go with you anytime you went out the front gate.