The American Wolf Rescue League was
incorporated on November 26, 1994 to protect and save a threatened
species. Once roaming most of North America and Eurasia, the wolf is
increasingly dependent on humane societies such as the American Wolf
Rescue League to provide safe shelter from the threat of encroaching
civilization.
Most wolves came to Kimbertal
Kennels back in 1968 where the A.W.R.L. is
located, as orphans whose mothers have been slain by bounty hunters.
Currently, there are twelve purebred wolves in residence, ranging in
age from 7 months to 4 years. They include black Canadian Tundra
wolves, Arctic wolves and Timber wolves.
Below is Bob Sr. & cub. LEFT: 13 days
old - - RIGHT: 18 days old
The following photos
chronicle Bob Yarnell's time spent with the newborn cub on the
Kimbertal property
Bob Sr., his Fila and the wolf cub at 6 weeks old.
TEETHING! (OUCH)
Biting on Bob Sr.'s ankle!
And now.. December 2nd, 2002
Bob Sr. (pictured here), who heads up the AWRL,
says the organization focuses on pure bred wolves, not hybrids,
citing that hybrids - also known as mixed breeds - tend more toward
aggression and unstable conduct than does the pure wolf.
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"The purebred wolf has a very high-prey drive and a natural aversion to people, unlike dog descendants which have a low-prey and high attraction to people", according to Bob Sr., who adds, "When they're interbred, the offspring have a high-prey drive and no fear of people. That's a dangerous combination".
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The wolves at Kimbertal, having been raised by
Bob Sr. and his family, look on them as members of their pack and are
friendly and affectionate toward them. However, that affection does
not extend to any other humans, cautions Bob Sr. Having bonded with
their careprovider family, the young wolves are no longer candidates
to be returned to the wild. "As a matter of fact, that very bonding,
which is necessary for their initial growth and development, places
them at risk in the wild, so they will live out their lives here",
says Bob Sr.
In addition to providing sanctuary for orphaned
wolves, Bob Sr. also provides educational programs to many community
groups free of charge. He encourages visits by Girl Scouts, Boy
Scouts, 4-H clubs, and school groups as a public service in the
conservation of this beautiful animal and also in an effort to raise
public awareness about the plight of this species.
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(a 5 1/2 month old black Timber Wolf) Says Bob Sr.: "Our family pet comes up to our back porch for her mid-morning breakfast, 3 eggs over light with 4 slices of bacon" |
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Kimbertal Kennels absorbs all costs related to the
care and feeding of its wolves. It does not solicit funds, but does
accept contributions from individuals who support its work.
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Select wolf Photography by Ryan Galatti & Bob Yarnall Jr.
