Hybrid Puppy Rescue Story:
W.O.L.F. Sanctuary reached out to us, asking if we would be able to help rescue several wolf hybrid puppies that were abandoned & left to die by a breeder in California. There were 4 litters of puppies living under a home with the adult dogs.
A groundskeeper essentially found them on the brink of death, after going days or possibly weeks without food or water.
Predator Healing Project rescued them and nursed them back to health.
Predator Healing Project asked us if in addition to the 7 remaining puppies we were taking, if we would also be able to take an adult female hybrid (Mila) who endured abuse from a separate situation, and needed a home. We said yes.
Memorial weekend 2021, we headed out for the long journey to Prescott Arizona. We were already heading there to rescue 2 adult hybrids (Sampson and Delilah). It was a good half way point to meet with Predator Healing Project to pick up the remaining 7 Wolf Hybrid puppies (2 males and 5 females), and Mila.
One of the females puppies was going to another home once we arrived back in Colorado.
We believe the puppies were 7-8 weeks old when they came to Reborn.
All of the hybrids are doing very well and have adjusted to their new home. You can read more about Sampson, Delilah and Mila's stories below.
We are blessed to be able to save all of these lives and work alongside our colleagues/friends at Predator Healing Project, W.O.L.F. Sanctuary and APEX Protection Project to make this rescue possible.
PLEASE consider donating or sponsoring any of the Puppies, Sampson, Delilah, or Mila.
Contact us at info@rebornanimalrefuge.org, on our FB page or Instagram page for information. THANK YOU
A groundskeeper essentially found them on the brink of death, after going days or possibly weeks without food or water.
Predator Healing Project rescued them and nursed them back to health.
Predator Healing Project asked us if in addition to the 7 remaining puppies we were taking, if we would also be able to take an adult female hybrid (Mila) who endured abuse from a separate situation, and needed a home. We said yes.
Memorial weekend 2021, we headed out for the long journey to Prescott Arizona. We were already heading there to rescue 2 adult hybrids (Sampson and Delilah). It was a good half way point to meet with Predator Healing Project to pick up the remaining 7 Wolf Hybrid puppies (2 males and 5 females), and Mila.
One of the females puppies was going to another home once we arrived back in Colorado.
We believe the puppies were 7-8 weeks old when they came to Reborn.
All of the hybrids are doing very well and have adjusted to their new home. You can read more about Sampson, Delilah and Mila's stories below.
We are blessed to be able to save all of these lives and work alongside our colleagues/friends at Predator Healing Project, W.O.L.F. Sanctuary and APEX Protection Project to make this rescue possible.
PLEASE consider donating or sponsoring any of the Puppies, Sampson, Delilah, or Mila.
Contact us at info@rebornanimalrefuge.org, on our FB page or Instagram page for information. THANK YOU
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How our puppies were living before they were rescued.
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The Rescue:
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HOPE
HOPE - is the youngest and smallest of our puppies. We think she was 3 weeks old when we rescued her. She was rescued with the rest of our other puppies, however she was from a separate litter and found to be the only survivor amongst her siblings.💔
We were surprised to find out that Hope was a Hybrid - we were told that she might be a Pomeranian or some other dog and that she probably should not be a sanctuary animal due to her size and breed. A DNA test told us otherwise.
Hope has a tremendous spirit and lets nothing stop her. She has found her pack with Shadow and Jasmine (our 2 biggest pups).
She has received some extra TLC because of how small she was when we rescued her, and because she came to us with an injury to her vulva, which required surgery. She has endured a lot in her first year.
Hope keeps up just fine with her "brothers and sisters". She is a sweetheart, very submissive, a bit of an instigator, plays the innocent card, loves to dig, enjoys being brushed and gets lots of zoomies.
We were surprised to find out that Hope was a Hybrid - we were told that she might be a Pomeranian or some other dog and that she probably should not be a sanctuary animal due to her size and breed. A DNA test told us otherwise.
Hope has a tremendous spirit and lets nothing stop her. She has found her pack with Shadow and Jasmine (our 2 biggest pups).
She has received some extra TLC because of how small she was when we rescued her, and because she came to us with an injury to her vulva, which required surgery. She has endured a lot in her first year.
Hope keeps up just fine with her "brothers and sisters". She is a sweetheart, very submissive, a bit of an instigator, plays the innocent card, loves to dig, enjoys being brushed and gets lots of zoomies.
SHADOW
Shadow was shy as a young puppy and was on the calmer side. He is one of our largest puppies. He is very gentle, curious about new things: sounds, music and motion on phones, likes to play, submerges his entire face in the water, enjoys being brushed and does not like to be alone for to long.
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CODY
Cody is very playful and stirs up trouble at times with a digging session that the others join in on. He is becoming the tallest puppy. Cody is very sweet and really loves attention from his humans. He is getting better with being brushed - he still thinks its some sort of fun game. A good hug and tummy rub are his favorites. He also likes to start up a good howling session.
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WINTER
Winter has adorable floppy ears. She likes to keep her brothers and sisters in line, and is always watching what is going on. When she is not running around playing, she wants attention from her humans. She enjoys being brushed, loves hugs and to give kisses.
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JASMINE
Jasmine was our biggest puppy. Her brother Shadow caught up to her in size, making them our 2 largest pups. Jasmine is full of smiles and full of energy. She likes to be brushed, chew on things, dig, and is very curious about everything. She loves attention from her humans and would lay in your lap all day if she could. She is gentle and patient with her siblings and lets them chew on her for play... she is a good big sister, especially to little Hope. She LOVES to play in water.
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PAX
Pax was our shier, more reserved puppy. She is one of the smaller puppies. When she was a puppy she preferred to lay low by herself for the most part. She is cautious at first, very intelligent, loves to play with her ball, enjoys digging with her siblings and LOVES treats. Her favorite game is "try to brush me". She would much rather run around and try to chew on the brush.
She is a sweetheart! Since she has bonded into a new pack with Delilah and Noir she is very confident and is having a blast playing with them.
She is a sweetheart! Since she has bonded into a new pack with Delilah and Noir she is very confident and is having a blast playing with them.
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DELILAH
Delilah is a 2 year old female wolf-hybrid. She was purchased at a high cost from a breeder by a young lady living in an apartment in San Diego, CA. Within weeks of bringing her home, the owner quickly realized she was not a “pet”, even as a puppy! Unable to surrender the wolf-hybrid to an animal shelter (due to her wolf content), Delilah ultimately found her way to Prescott, AZ to live with Sampson. She has been Sampson’s protector ever since. These two are VERY bonded, so of course we did not want to separate them!
Delilah is making great progress. She is very curious, playful, loves getting treats, gives nose boops when she wants a treat or attention, and loves to play with her best friend Sampson.
Update: Recently Delilah's best friend Sampson suddenly passed away. Delilah's heart was broken initially. She did not understand and cried and howled a lot. We of course are doing our best to help her heal. We have rotated Hope and Pax in with her individually which has helped her to feel secure. We are still working with her daily.
Our recent update is that she has made a pack with Pax and Noir. The 3 of them are doing great together and Delilah is very happy with her friends.
Delilah is making great progress. She is very curious, playful, loves getting treats, gives nose boops when she wants a treat or attention, and loves to play with her best friend Sampson.
Update: Recently Delilah's best friend Sampson suddenly passed away. Delilah's heart was broken initially. She did not understand and cried and howled a lot. We of course are doing our best to help her heal. We have rotated Hope and Pax in with her individually which has helped her to feel secure. We are still working with her daily.
Our recent update is that she has made a pack with Pax and Noir. The 3 of them are doing great together and Delilah is very happy with her friends.
MILA
Mila is a 6 year old, higher content British Columbia wolf hybrid who was bred in Illinois and then bounced from Nevada to Southern California. She has spent most of her past in a 5’ x 15’ cage. We believe she has been alone most, if not all of her life and probably has never had the chance to run around. We don't know too much about her, but were told that she was used as a roadside attraction where people paid to have their picture taken with her. We also know she had endured abuse in her past by all of her previous owners.
Mila exhibited extreme pacing in her temporary transition enclosure when she arrived and was extremely sensitive and scared of even the smallest things, like birds flying overhead. She was very standoffish about new things and new people.
We moved the puppies into the enclosure next to Mila to see if that would help with her anxiety and it did wonders for her.
We started puppy play dates and she has since taken on the role of "surrogate mommy".
Mila LOVES the puppies and vice versa. She likes to play in her water, gets excited to see her caregivers, likes frozen treats and has a beautiful howl.
Update:
Mila has moved into the big 1.5 acre habitat and is much more relaxed. Her anxiety is down and she is not as scared. She is more curious about things and explores more.
It was priceless to see her in a full run for possibly the first time in her life. She currently shares this area with the puppies, who take turns in groups having play dates. All of the hybrids rotate amongst the large habitat.
Mila exhibited extreme pacing in her temporary transition enclosure when she arrived and was extremely sensitive and scared of even the smallest things, like birds flying overhead. She was very standoffish about new things and new people.
We moved the puppies into the enclosure next to Mila to see if that would help with her anxiety and it did wonders for her.
We started puppy play dates and she has since taken on the role of "surrogate mommy".
Mila LOVES the puppies and vice versa. She likes to play in her water, gets excited to see her caregivers, likes frozen treats and has a beautiful howl.
Update:
Mila has moved into the big 1.5 acre habitat and is much more relaxed. Her anxiety is down and she is not as scared. She is more curious about things and explores more.
It was priceless to see her in a full run for possibly the first time in her life. She currently shares this area with the puppies, who take turns in groups having play dates. All of the hybrids rotate amongst the large habitat.
NOIR
NOIR is a 1 and a half year old black phase mid to high content wolf hybrid (we will dna test him). His humans found him chained and emaciated as a puppy and nursed him back to health, but soon realized he was just too much to be a house pet.
We thank them for doing right by him, knowing he will fit in just fine at Reborn!
Labor Day Weekend, 2022, our team headed to Portsmouth Virginia to pick up this handsome boy.
Noir did fabulous on the very long drive home!
Noir is shy and standoffish right now, but also gets very excited and wants to play when the other hybrids come to visit him. He has gorgeous colors and has mesmerizing eyes.
Update: Noir has joined Delilah and Pax as a pack. He is doing great, showing a lot of confidence, not as shy and is having a blast with his friends. We are very proud of him.
We thank them for doing right by him, knowing he will fit in just fine at Reborn!
Labor Day Weekend, 2022, our team headed to Portsmouth Virginia to pick up this handsome boy.
Noir did fabulous on the very long drive home!
Noir is shy and standoffish right now, but also gets very excited and wants to play when the other hybrids come to visit him. He has gorgeous colors and has mesmerizing eyes.
Update: Noir has joined Delilah and Pax as a pack. He is doing great, showing a lot of confidence, not as shy and is having a blast with his friends. We are very proud of him.
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Grandma & Grandpa
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Grandma & Grandpa (thats what we are calling them right now) are 11 year old mid-high content, brother and sister, wolf hybrids. They came to Reborn on October 15, 2022 from Wright Park Zoo in Dodge City, Kansas. The zoo is undergoing a huge remodel and needed to permanently rehome them.
They have adjusted very quickly and love having our attention. They are as sweet as can be! We love watching them play with each other.
They have adjusted very quickly and love having our attention. They are as sweet as can be! We love watching them play with each other.
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*Medical Updates*
Hope's surgery update:
August 18th, 2021
Taking our smallest littlest rescue, baby Hope, to the vet today at Colorado State University Vet Teaching Hospital. She is a small soul with a big heart and a ton of fight! Please wish her good luck today as she was a bit nervous going in. Hope has had some discharge in her private area. We are also having her Vulva looked at. She came to us with what we thought was a birth defect.
August 25, 2021
Her bloodwork came back and she does not have any evidence of a urinary tract infection so we can kind of rule out urinary causes of her discharge that being said CSU does believe that she has some sort of a reproductive based discharge coming out so although we don't think it has to do with her vulva it could be uterine origin or vaginal so they recommend doing a vaginoscopy for her to try to determine what is causing the infection. They believe her Vulva was injured right after she was born somehow.
Oct 12, 2021
Our little Hope is as brave as they come. After her surgery she walked out from the vet this evening from Planned Pethood International like a champ, even though she isn’t feeling great right now. She is such a sweet, good girl and is now convalescing in her warm cozy bed. She’s had an upset tummy so she isn’t up to eating just yet, but tomorrow will be a new day.
Thank you everyone for keeping her in your prayers and thank you Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet for taking such good care of our baby Hope.
Hope will need a follow up check up in a couple weeks to determine if she needs any further correcting of her Vulva.
August 18th, 2021
Taking our smallest littlest rescue, baby Hope, to the vet today at Colorado State University Vet Teaching Hospital. She is a small soul with a big heart and a ton of fight! Please wish her good luck today as she was a bit nervous going in. Hope has had some discharge in her private area. We are also having her Vulva looked at. She came to us with what we thought was a birth defect.
August 25, 2021
Her bloodwork came back and she does not have any evidence of a urinary tract infection so we can kind of rule out urinary causes of her discharge that being said CSU does believe that she has some sort of a reproductive based discharge coming out so although we don't think it has to do with her vulva it could be uterine origin or vaginal so they recommend doing a vaginoscopy for her to try to determine what is causing the infection. They believe her Vulva was injured right after she was born somehow.
Oct 12, 2021
Our little Hope is as brave as they come. After her surgery she walked out from the vet this evening from Planned Pethood International like a champ, even though she isn’t feeling great right now. She is such a sweet, good girl and is now convalescing in her warm cozy bed. She’s had an upset tummy so she isn’t up to eating just yet, but tomorrow will be a new day.
Thank you everyone for keeping her in your prayers and thank you Dr. Jeff: Rocky Mountain Vet for taking such good care of our baby Hope.
Hope will need a follow up check up in a couple weeks to determine if she needs any further correcting of her Vulva.
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Shadow and Cody:
November 17, 2021
Shadow and Cody underwent their surgery to be neutered on Nov 12th. They both did fantastic and are still recovering. They are happy to have each other for comfort.
November 26, 2021
Shadow and Cody are all healed up and doing great. They are back with their siblings, playing with each other like nothing ever happened.
November 17, 2021
Shadow and Cody underwent their surgery to be neutered on Nov 12th. They both did fantastic and are still recovering. They are happy to have each other for comfort.
November 26, 2021
Shadow and Cody are all healed up and doing great. They are back with their siblings, playing with each other like nothing ever happened.
Jasmine:
February 4, 2022
Jasmine sustained a deep laceration to her inner leg, which went to her muscle. She received stitches and also a drain.
We are not positive on what exactly could have caused this, however we have checked every little thing, everywhere, and have ensured there are no sharp edges on anything.
February 11, 2022
Jasmine's stitches started to pull out. Since the wound is in such a high tensile area, anytime she stretches, stands up or moves too much, she puts pressure on the stitches. She received much stronger stitches and a different type of cone and is on the road to recovery.
February 22, 2022
Jasmine has healed and is back with her pack at Reborn. The were all so excited to see her and welcomed her with some howling.
February 4, 2022
Jasmine sustained a deep laceration to her inner leg, which went to her muscle. She received stitches and also a drain.
We are not positive on what exactly could have caused this, however we have checked every little thing, everywhere, and have ensured there are no sharp edges on anything.
February 11, 2022
Jasmine's stitches started to pull out. Since the wound is in such a high tensile area, anytime she stretches, stands up or moves too much, she puts pressure on the stitches. She received much stronger stitches and a different type of cone and is on the road to recovery.
February 22, 2022
Jasmine has healed and is back with her pack at Reborn. The were all so excited to see her and welcomed her with some howling.
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Noir:
October 27, 2022
Noir underwent his surgery to be neutered and get any additional vaccines he needed. Noir did fantastic during his recovery and has since been released into his new pack.
October 27, 2022
Noir underwent his surgery to be neutered and get any additional vaccines he needed. Noir did fantastic during his recovery and has since been released into his new pack.
What is a Wolf Hybrid?!
A Wolf Hybrid (a.k.a Wolf Dog) is a genetic makeup of wolf and a domestic dog. Hybrids are usually bred with a Huskie, Malamute or Shepard, and their content level varies. You can not tell their content by looking at them and their look does not mean they will act more or less like a wolf or a dog. They can live up to 14 years in captivity.
What to know before owning a hybrid:
Although some states and counties allow hybrids to be owned with specific regulations and requirements, it is not recommended to have them as pets. If you are going to own one, we encourage you to do as much research as possible before hand.
*Their temperaments are different from that of a dog or a wolf. They are pack animals and need socialization with other dogs/wolves. This means that they don't do well being the only canine or being left alone. They get bored, they like to dig, they can be very destructive, some like to chew, they need space to run off their frustration or escape from their fear, they are energetic, they can jump high, and they can climb, which means at least 8' fencing, dig guards, etc.
*Wolves are shy and timid of humans. **They do not make good guard dogs
*They can be territorial and become defensive towards other dogs that are not in their pack.
*Boarding facilities will not take in hybrids due to them having wolf content.
*Animal shelters will not take in hybrids due to them having wolf content, which means your beloved animal will be euthanized if it does not find a proper home at a refuge.
*They don't do well with children. They play rougher than a domestic dog, their personalities can change with age and they can also become possessive, which could lead to accidentally harming a child.
*They are expensive. They eat meat and kibble, which costs more.
It is important to note that while these animals are a mix of Wolf and Dog, they are not one or the other. They will not behave with you the same as your dog at home. Their moods can change and they can have winter wolf syndrome.
They will decide if you are part of their pack or not, and this takes time and patience. Each one has a different personality and story from their past, which can bring them fear, anxiety, shyness, etc. It takes patience to bond with these animals.
They are beautiful animals that are smart, curious, silly and loving, however, they do best in the proper setting with the proper care.
What to know before owning a hybrid:
Although some states and counties allow hybrids to be owned with specific regulations and requirements, it is not recommended to have them as pets. If you are going to own one, we encourage you to do as much research as possible before hand.
*Their temperaments are different from that of a dog or a wolf. They are pack animals and need socialization with other dogs/wolves. This means that they don't do well being the only canine or being left alone. They get bored, they like to dig, they can be very destructive, some like to chew, they need space to run off their frustration or escape from their fear, they are energetic, they can jump high, and they can climb, which means at least 8' fencing, dig guards, etc.
*Wolves are shy and timid of humans. **They do not make good guard dogs
*They can be territorial and become defensive towards other dogs that are not in their pack.
*Boarding facilities will not take in hybrids due to them having wolf content.
*Animal shelters will not take in hybrids due to them having wolf content, which means your beloved animal will be euthanized if it does not find a proper home at a refuge.
*They don't do well with children. They play rougher than a domestic dog, their personalities can change with age and they can also become possessive, which could lead to accidentally harming a child.
*They are expensive. They eat meat and kibble, which costs more.
It is important to note that while these animals are a mix of Wolf and Dog, they are not one or the other. They will not behave with you the same as your dog at home. Their moods can change and they can have winter wolf syndrome.
They will decide if you are part of their pack or not, and this takes time and patience. Each one has a different personality and story from their past, which can bring them fear, anxiety, shyness, etc. It takes patience to bond with these animals.
They are beautiful animals that are smart, curious, silly and loving, however, they do best in the proper setting with the proper care.