May 2019 Newsletter

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Women & Wolves
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What a breast cancer survivor learned from Annie…
“This observation is mine and mine alone. Each wolf shares their stories in unique and individual ways to the humans who take the time to listen.”
Wolf Connection Bids Farewell to OMAK & BANDIT

Omak, our Alpha, took his final walk and left this world. He has been an amazing beast with strength and perseverance through his journey with bone cancer following his recovery from bloat surgery and amputation. But ultimately the cancer spread to his lungs and was affecting his ability to breathe. It was time for the king to transition and like the true Alpha he is, Omak walked the compound to present himself to the pack and laid down to rest in front of the teepee, where he was surrounded by a group of individuals that he loved and trusted very much. Omak was a giant, not only in stature, but in presence and heart. He taught strength and quiet leadership to us all. We will honor him, his life and his teachings.



“Over the last ten years at Wolf Connection, people have had transformational experiences from meetings with wolves. After their visit, their comments reflect the powerful lessons they feel they learn from the wolves, but they almost always mention the feeling of connection, of being seen, and sensing a quiet knowing from the animals. Truth be told, this is exactly what drew me to the volunteering I did with the Original 16, the pack of wolf ‘elders’, whose connection to me ultimately lead to the development of the sanctuary at Wolf Heart Ranch, Wolf Connection® and Wolf Therapy®, the animal-assisted therapeutic program that we offer there. The wolf carries a galvanizing, yet subtle power that awakens the senses and the soul. I believe that we encounter a dormant, primal memory within us when we feel the presence of a wolf seeking and sharing affection in her or his own way. This memory harkens back to a distant time when we were more connected to nature, more alert, awake, and alive. I never thought that exploring and cultivating the relationship between humans and wolves would become my life’s work—not even close. But when I saw how the love of the wolves changed me, and got a glimpse of this happening with others, I could see that my life path had lead me to share the magic of the animal-human bond. My insatiable curiosity for the myriad ways that wolves have been interpreted—as social animals living as families, as symbols of wisdom in myth, or as top predators in the ecosystems—guided me to write the book that you will hold in your hands in June, 2019.” … Teo Alfero