Ancient myths fall by the wayside as mans knowledge of this oft misunderstood and misinterpreted animal is broadened through research, contact with the wolf, and continued education. At the Sanctum, we feel an educated mind is a mind which can review all the facts currently available, weigh all the various diverse and opposing opinions and to come to a reasonably intelligent decision or choice. As such, we do not feel it is our place to either condemn nor condone the present day controversies which still surround the beleaguered wolf. We are dedicated to educate by presenting these facts, obligated to factually represent special needs required by the wolf, guide the interested by providing resource materials and research assistance, and relay our own personal experiences and observations from contact with the wolves.
The path we are following has been blazed for us by giants in this field...Wolf Education and Resource Center, International Wolf Center, Mission:Wolf, Wolf Haven, WCSRC The Wolf Sanctuary, the Endangered Species Coalition (GREEN), Defenders of Wildlife, National Audubon Society, the Sierra Club...and more...I will be eternally grateful for your inspiration, and pledge that we at The Sanctum may also help others find not only the road to your door, our door, but to the paths traveled by the wolf. For I truly believe and hope that one day, with human tolerance for all living creatures and understanding, the wolf will decide to naturally migrate back to some of the historic ranges in which it once flourished.
There is much we can learn as humans from the Wolf, as well as all members of the animal kingdom. We urge and encourage your active support to foundations directly involved in research and re-introduction programs. We urge and encourage you to actively support foundations directly involved in the preservation of our wildlife and their habitats.
It is time to "walk your talk". Overstated but still true..."we are all connected".
Our Snail Mail addresses are:
The Sanctum, Inc.
34 Wolf Crossing
Bakersville, North Carolina 28705
Liz Mahaffey is at
131 Wolf Crossing
Phone: (828)688-9005
E-mail: wolf.sanctum@verizon.net
Web Site: www.the-sanctum.org
Deborah VanDyke is at
333 Wolf Crossing
Phone: (828)688-1041
Email: wolflodge@highstream.net
