29 Wolves Rescued and Brought to CA Sanctuary

Some of the wolves have been selected to take part in the therapeutic program known as "Wolves and Warriors" and will be teamed with soldiers who suffer from ptsd.

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by Megan Mazurek

Story Created: Dec 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Dec 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM AKDT

The 29 wolves of Wolf Country USA are unchained and heading to a new home in California. Volunteers from the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center, 90 minutes from Los Angeles, arrived in Anchorage Thursday to help orchestrate the move.
The action came after Lockwood Sanctuary met with the Alaska State Prosecutor's office. The owners of the animals agreed to have them relocated to the LARC compound.
If they were not moved, the 29 wolves and hybrids faced destruction, since Alaska ownership laws changed regarding wolves and hybrids.
Some of the wolves have been selected to take part in the therapeutic program known as "Wolves and Warriors."
The animals are teamed with veterans that suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, to help them reconnect with the world away from combat. "Have not been able to get over their trauma in traditional ways they've been in group after group," said Dr. Lorin Lindner, from Lockwood Santuary. "I ran a program for over 15 years and I don't see the same kind of results as I have with the animal assisted therapy."
The trip to rescue the wolves was sponsored in part by long time animal rights activist and game show host, Bob Barker

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M WEATHERHEAD said on Friday, Mar 2 at 2:00 AM

MR. BOB BARKER THANKING YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL GIFT OF À 2ND. CHANCE AT LIFE. TO OUR WOLVES &WOLF DOGS, THEY ARE BEING DECIMINATED YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT WILL SAVE À SPECIES FROM EXTINCTION.

Powerslave Wolf said on Friday, Mar 2 at 1:07 AM

Bob Barker sure knows how to put his money where his mouth is! Especially since he's got enough of it to help pull this off. This is a good program that NEEDS national attention. Both parties involved with the therapy program - the wolves and the combat warriors - have been to Hell and back. So in a way, it's one of those deals where if they could understand what the other was saying, one possible response might be, "Yeah, I can relate to that."

E.Lewis said on Thursday, Mar 1 at 6:43 PM

I can't thank everyone enough for pulling together for these animals. Mr.Barker I personally wish to thank you for all you have done for ALL animals over the yrs. You have the biggest heart and are very LOVED for all your dedication to the voiceless animals. Wolves TRULY need a Champion for them. Ty again to all who helped. Much love! :)

Mario G said on Thursday, Mar 1 at 6:35 PM

I wish they could have started gthis before the murderers in the Northwestern states started slaughtering wolves,which at this date number over 500 senselessly killed..Man should be really proud of the slaughter,murder and senseless killing of not only adult wolves but also wolf puppies as well...WELL DONE GREAT WHITE HUNTERS WITH BLACK HEARTS...

Charles (bud) Adam said on Thursday, Mar 1 at 6:09 PM

THANKYOU BOB BARKER !

pennyhowlingforthewolves said on Thursday, Mar 1 at 5:37 PM

THANK YOU BOB BARKER!!!!!!! I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANKE VERYONE INVOLLVED IN THIS RESCUE AND SAY HOW PROUD I AM TO BE A SOLDIER FOR THE WOLVES! YOU ALL ROCK!!!!!! AAAAaaaaaaUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuu <3

Rhea Damon. said on Thursday, Dec 15 at 5:49 PM

Thank you Lorin and Matt for all you do for the wolves. One has only to visit the sanctuary to see the love and care that is in such abundance there.

Sandra Cannon said on Wednesday, Dec 14 at 11:35 AM

YAY! This is so awesome! Thanks to all and Bob Barker for making this happen, I KNOW they can help the soldiers, they are soooo sensitive.

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