Maya reveals the sad discovery about the wolfdogs at Alveus..

[@thothrax5621]

Sadly Connor is also non-releasable. Alveus takes good care of him and keeps him happy and healthy, it's just so unfair that the illegal Connor trade has become so prolific. Remember that if you see people on Tiktok making videos with their illegal Connors, report them to the proper authorities, and don't support the illegal Connor trade. It's just not fair to the Connors.

[@NAHfahQ]

It's especially sad when you see wild caught Connors in captivity... Those poor Connors used to live off of a healthy and varied diet, only to now live off of ham and cheese hot pockets in someone's home... It's such a sad situation.

[@flicbeaumont3766]

lol, you’re so funny 😂

[@heyitsmeagain6897]

If you do a DNA Test for him. Its probably 33,3% Connor 33,3% Custard and 33,3% famous Podcast Co-Host

[@theinsanityofhumanity9333]

Someone please photoshop connors face on bigfoots body

[@draagax]

I read the first sentence and audibly laughed at work. Thanks, needed a laugh.

[@emulax370]

Got a wolfdog hybrid puppy when I was 8, she passed a year or two ago peacefully due to old age. She was a fantastic personality and a true joy to love but a terror to fences, dirt, other neighborhood animals, and never got used to other people outside of the family. The list goes on. So let me tell you firsthand, now I'm an adult and idk what my parents were thinking, never again. Every time I watch I'm glad to see these two are so well taken care of.

[@surfingthedarkness]

This should be pinned

[@fyremage3075]

@@surfingthedarkness Agreed

[@theglizz5797]

I will tell you what they were thinking "we are so narcissistic we need an animal different and dangerous just to prove im cooler than my neighbors" they only think about themself

[@takumi2023]

Did you every get the chance to ask your parents why? Or maybe when they bought it, they didn't know it was a wolfdog?

[@PennyEvolus]

​@@theglizz5797can you not slander people for making a mistake

[@timyo8542]

Don't EVER apologize for educating the public. You are doing an amazing service.

[@bogwife7942]

the fact that alveus were told that the wolf dogs were scared of people, but within only 5 months they've already warmed up so much... that, combined with knowing now that Awa was used for breeding, and that their current enclosure is 10 times bigger than their old enclosure paints such a tragic picture. i'm so glad that they're out of that situation and are able to live out their golden years running and playing in a huge, fun enclosure. poor awa :(

[@andrewbloom7694]

Yeah, that always makes me so sad. Our pitsky mix was abandoned during covid and found on the street, she was so terrified that she wouldn't even come out of her kennel for hours when we first got her :(

[@claytonberg721]

If they tested Stompy's DNA it would come back dinosaur.

[@andrewedis9907]

100% chicken

[@steamedpierogi2455]

@@andrewedis9907 c h i c k e n

[@2fat4airborne44]

and a bit of a cocky little prick at times :D while hunting for shiny things :)

[@pemo2676]

@@andrewedis9907 youll never guess what a chicken is

[@draagax]

"Dinosaur descended from those that fought in the Emu War"

[@elenad7357]

I love thinking that by watching this video I'm helping the wolf dogs

[@UhOphelia]

You are! Ad revenue goes towards the sanctuary on sanctuary videos

[@wild.forestflower]

@@elenad7357 Yes watching, liking, commenting, sharing all helps :) ✌🏽

[@beingzur]

Let's goo!

[@SnailMan63]

I hope they’re happy about how many likes this video got

[@lichtheimer]

Interesting things someone pointed out: The breed of Tamaskan is a dog that LOOKS like a wolf through breeding of several different other breeds over time. They have a more lupine look to them but are literally just regular ole canine pals that look the part without being the part. Tamaskan dogs are often used in place of actual wolves for film and such since they have the same appearance but are obviously easier to train than a real wolf. So if you want the look without the drawbacks then a Tamaskan dog is as close as you can get. Your opinion on breeding ethics may vary but it is the "wolfdog" without the wolf being involved.

[@mainsidequest5203]

@@lichtheimer there are much more breeds looking like wolves and used in movies. Tamaskan, Northern inuit dogs, sarloos wolfdogs, czechoslovakian wolfdogs.

[@Dirk_Strider]

Be very careful with the "Tamaskan" breeders. Many "Tamaskan" dogs have been tested and are wolfdogs, coydogs, coywolves etc., both "low content" and "high content". The easiest way to create a "wolf looking dog" is to just breed more tragic wolfdogs, so it's exactly what they do while selling you a fancy "ethical" breed that grows up to claw the walls and eat furniture because it doesn't belong in your house. Just rescue a dog and love it.

[@chelseapeterson349]

😢😢😢 that's so sad!!! I'm so glad that they're in a better place now and Maya is speaking out against these practices.

[@keldaMouse]

100% -people make me sick. just abusing/using animals unnecessarily for profit.

[@NotMac]

Hi Maya if you’re interested in other Wolf Dog sanctuaries and how they run their facilities, there is an awesome one near Calgary in Canada called Yamnuska. I had the opportunity to visit a few years ago and it was amazing, not only for their care of the beautiful animals but also their education and conservation efforts, teaching people why wolf dogs are not good pets, and saving dogs that otherwise would be culled yearly along with actual wild wolves in the area.

[@tiritrro]

wow i live near calgary ill have to check it out!

[@Jake-do3ly]

This Friday Maya is live streaming at the World Bird Sanctuary, put in ur calendar

[@haleysneet]

In Missouri?

[@Kb11241]

according to her twitter she is going to hold a demon bird

[@VermisTerrae]

Thank you!

[@KevinAugustt]

No 😊

[@VermisTerrae]

It was a great stream! :)

[@MB-ev9ix]

the fact that there's so much money being sunk into the abusive industry of crossing wild wolves with domestic dogs, while red wolves remain critically endangered and hanging on at the whims of breeding programs that NEED financial support to keep running... it's so damn disheartening

[@joshthayer1100]

This video convinced me to subscribe after enjoying a number of your videos. They’re all good, but your professionalism and commitment to your mission really shine through here. The situation with wolf hybrids is really sad, and I learned that the situation with dingo hybrids in Australia is similar. Keep up the great work.

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

there are waaay too many wolfdogs. people that are capable of taking care of them are rare. and there is no way of knowing what their behavior is gonna be like. they coukd be 70% dog but display a lot more wolf behavior. people think that because they are technically the same species that their behavior is similar. while in reality they are very different. so different that they often cant even properly communicate with one another.

[@IlloyedKater]

Yes and if dogs get mixed in with a wolf population the wolf population might become more dangerous to us, because they have less fear of us and their instincts get wacky. They get less shy, come closer, are more likely to then get aggressive towards us and are then more dangerous for us.

[@jordynensor2081]

dogs are already pretty unpredictable and VERY sensitive. the logic of adding even more “wildness” in there is just… idk it makes no sense. like i get why people do it cause they think it’s cool or whatever but there’s so many cool ass dogs out there

[@jordynensor2081]

i should say they can be. not all dogs are unpredictable but they are sensitive to change and esp neglect (obviously) which can make them unpredictable

[@pjyoung191]

People breeding wolfdogs drives me nuts. We already have pet wolves, and they're called DOGS. That's literally what they are. And we have breeds like huskies and german shepherds that look like wolves, so if you're really that wolf obsessed, get one of those. (I mean, do your research, bc they're still a lot of work, but you know what I mean.)

[@Ghozt72]

Thank you, and all the others that devote your time to fixing stupid peoples mistakes and letting the animals live a peaceful rest of their lives.

[@cataistall8343]

i totally forgot they were hybrids and i was like 'YAY more wolves!' then had the D: realisation

[@Maikeru176]

Another important point about Wolves as a Keystone species not shown in these clips is their role of regulating mesopredators! As a lot of people in the US know, coyotes have a really bad reputation and get unfair treatment because of it due to their proximity with people. BUT a big part of that, aside from the obvious human encroachment, is that there is no top order carnivore to keep smaller predators in check. Studies on animal populations in Yellowstone especially have shown great changes the reintroduced wolves have made just by seasonally changing prey and keeping coyote populations at bay/reduced. The same is true for even larger predators like Puma(known as Mountain Lion or Cougar in much of America/Canada) as their relationship becomes more based on niche partitioning that would have occurred naturally before one species was removed from the ecosystem.

[@danepetersen5792]

Just get a Husky but be prepared for the sass

[@Keezo]

and the hair, THE GOD DAMN HAIR my husky died in jan but her hair will live on in this house forever haha

[@elizabethr.9359]

And be prepared for AT LEAST one long walk a day. Huskies are one of the hardest dog breeds to own because of their energy levels.

[@atherisGAY]

Please don't get a husky if you live in a desert...

[@evansblackparade]

As a dog trainer, please no lol. So many people aren’t prepared for them either and people do not provide their dogs enough enrichment either for a husky.

[@blueheartless36]

I'm glad they are safe now. But I'm concerned that the previous facility gave them to you to have space for a different breeding pair?

[@mollycook1847]

It doesn't sound like they'd be allowed to. That previous facility needed to transfer them somewhere else because they had too many violations and were in trouble with the regulatory authorities. Alveus also really rushed to get this new enclosure ready so it seems like it was kind of an urgent situation.

[@blueheartless36]

@@mollycook1847 Thanks for informing me! It's good to know the facility breeding them is in hot water and was forced to transfer them.

[@aliamichelle2618]

@@mollycook1847 did she ever say the name of the facility they came from?

[@mollycook1847]

@@aliamichelle2618 I don't think so. The most specific I've heard is that it was a roadside zoo in Michigan.

[@Jenn_Lucky]

@switch_holo in original chat, I didn't know what a Tamaskan dog was, an amazing suggestion for ppl who want a wolf-looking dog!

[@chronically_btch]

Czechoslovakian Vlcak are another option of a wolf-looking breed

[@chronically_btch]

Czechoslovakian Vlack are another very wolf-looking dog breed! Unfortunately, you have to be wary of the Tamaskan breeders as some have been caught selling wolf hybrids or coydogs and labeling them as 100% domestic dog. Some are really great and are going about things in an ethical way, but there are scummy people out there who only care about profits and not the animals they're producing. ☹️

[@Eric-gw2lx]

poor Awa

[@mrE4498]

11:09 awa teleport

[@gmsimon]

Let's not beat around the bush: People wanted wolfdogs because of Game of Thrones season 1. Sadly, they realized they are not emotionally equipped to take care of such animals, and abandoned them soon after. Same shit with Huskies and Malamutes.

[@gmsimon]

inb4 there are wolfdogs before Game of Thrones: Yes, there are. But the biggest boom was probably because of that.

[@k24civic]

Wolf dogs were HUGE loooooong before GOT was ever thought of. You must have not been around in the 80s/90s 😂😂

[@kurtcraig3421]

when the owner of a animal sanctuary lives in a house that has wheels, it's easy to see that animals come first.

[@MagicCookieGaming]

It doesn't have wheels. It's a Tiny Home not a trailer

[@alveolate]

yea just cite the actual fact that she lives IN the sanctuary with the animals. that's even more impressive a commitment if you ask me.

[@otterbopz]

and that her house is smaller than the fox enclosure

[@EndoftheBeginning17]

@@otterbopz However for a house it's not a bad size for one person. It has enough room for her kitchen and dining area, a washroom and a bedroom, plus it gets lots of light.

[@3ikilee]

The horrific part is that many “rescues” breed - lion habitat ranch in Vegas is a massive offender

[@Waffleboy881]

Literally my dream to own a place like this 🤧

[@UhOphelia]

You can start by getting an education based in conservation and volunteering to get some experience!

[@CosmicAlliance03]

That is so sad. These animals deserve happy lives and dont deserve to be used for breeding for human enjoyment. I hope we see the end of wolf hybrids being used as pets within my lifetime. From the welfare issues alone...

[@EndoftheBeginning17]

When it comes to dogs we humans are really messed up. We insist that the breeds breed, but with the way puppy farms are a lot of inbreeding occurs and now if you look at the skeleton of several breeds you see natural born deformities, high rates of cancer etc. A wolfdog is just asking for trouble as two incompatible instincts now exist. The domesticated dog and the wild wolf. If people want a "wolf", breed different large breeds together and get a healthier dog instead

[@chronically_btch]

​@@EndoftheBeginning17I mean, an ethically bred purebred is less likely to have health issues then a mixed breed/mutt. And many of the skeletal "deformities" that people think of when thinking of domestic dogs, are taken way out of context, exaggerated, and used as fear-mongering. They're also usually examples that come from horrible back-yard breeders and puppy mills. Ethical preservation breeders do not contribute to those issues. Adopt or shop responsibly folks!

[@ceyes00]

I kid you not if you want a wild animal as a pet just adopt a cat. Like they are less domesticated than other domesticated animals because they basically said I’m just gonna start living with these people and still have that wild streak in them.

[@lloyd011721]

regular dogs are hard enough to train to be good pets. adding like 60% of the feral stuff back in is just a mistake.

[@lilcat6091]

WORKD IS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU MAYA

[@magamagaaa]

How does Maya not feel resentment towards the places she rescues animals?

[@idiotically-everything]

She probably does, but at least with my work at rescues, were not supposed to show that to people outside as to not drive away people who've treated their pets basly, since they're not gonna surrender pets if it looks like we're gonna attack them for it.

[@AsterSkotos]

Y-pole collab!

[@SWHBOYCE]

3:06...Science-fiction talks about 'hybrids' and how the negative breeding effects result in tragedies . " Code Veronica ; " should be universal...

[@dengar96]

Resident evil: code veronica?

[@human_cube]

Imagine going on like a elemental/middle school field trip here.

[@artsy253]

MAYA❤❤❤❤❤

[@dokezmon]

oh im trying in vr after work for sure!!

[@Dink_13]

What happened to Awa’s DNA? I’m guessing they lost it or something (“they” as in the lab, or post)

[@awdatzya]

sometimes the DNA collection can be unsuccessful or in such a low yield that it renders the sample useless

[@chronically_btch]

It came back inconclusive. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Not enough DNA collected, contamination (such as food particles still in her mouth), issue with shipping causing damage to the sample, extra DNA included (accidently touching the swab with a finger that had Timber's saliva on it), etc. Why would the intentionally not release her DNA results? Or not test her? That seems to be what your comment is implying...

[@wolfzbyte]

I just want to meet timber so bad. We share a name, they're so beautiful

[@butterxnubbs3372]

Shout out Gunner Kennels

[@Gaming_Roses]

Husky’s and German Shepherd’s are the closest thing to a wolf in terms of domestic dogs like.. if you’re that desperate for a wolf like dog just get one of those and use pet safe dyes to make them look more wolf like

[@mainsidequest5203]

Not even close to being true, tamaskans, inuit dogs, sarloos wolfdogs and czechoslovakian wolfdogs are much more closer while still being recognized dog breeds. Afcourse they are not just for anybody, but same goes for german and husky.

[@EndoftheBeginning17]

Don't even bother with the wolf dye, just enjoy the dog for what it is. People that HAVE to have a wolfdog are not going to care for the wolfdog properly as the animal is property and not another being.

[@ProfX501]

Or, don’t dye your dogs. What the actual fuck.

[@josephchacra2840]

Nooooooo 😢

[@alexandrapoulin4634]

i might missed it but what was their DNA percentage?

[@Alllextaylor]

🎉

[@kitrodriguez992]

W Alveus

[@t.michaelbodine4341]

That’s a drag. I know a garbage person who breeds bulldogs and THAT’S bad enough. But breeding wolf dogs is stupid, dangerous, and inhumane.

[@chronically_btch]

Bulldogs can be bred ethically and in a healthy way, but unfortunately it's expensive and requires a lot of care and attention, so many breeders do not do it in a safe way. Also, those breeders are typically cheaper, and ask less questions, so people will buy the puppies from them. Which means a LOT of the bulldog (and other flat faced breeds) that you see on the day-to-day are badly bred. 😭 Well bred bulldogs (and other flat faced breeds) are super amazing and capable, and can even be very athletic!

[@radddish]

so kewl

[@cameron5802]

We need an Uncle Ben and Maya crossover episode so badly ;;

[@HistorianFrank]

No views? D:

[@centraltexasbear9973]

what is a 'what species'?

[@Galinda33]

Maya was posing it as a question to chat. She said "wolves are a what species" looking for chat to fill in the blank what filled with the term "Keystone" as wolves are a keystone species in their natural habitats

[@Error-0x0194]

The sad thing about the breeding is it got me thinking about this being the conversation with humans in the next century because we are not having children.

[@wagonwheelgirl8897]

Deer take over and decimate vegetatation...oh just like humans then. We multiply & destroy too, unfortunately we have no natural predators to pest control us 😆

[@TheOnlyTaps]

👊🏿🙏🏿

[@fu6817]

Breeded how many times? Animals do breed sometimes naturally too, so i don't know what to think.

[@chronically_btch]

If they had them intact (as in not spayed/nuetered) and kept together, then it doesn't matter if they did it "naturally". The facility still allowed it to happen and did nothing to prevent it from happening. It would not have been an accident. And if it were, there are ways to prevent them from giving birth to a litter even after being bred. They didn't do that. That means they WANTED the puppies to be born. The previous facility was not a good place and there is a reason the wolfdogs were moved to alveus.

[@Blecco]

Fucking yikes. That is beyond unethical.

[@FrederickAbner-g9x]

Corwin Vista

[@crummieburg1182]

bell squad

[@sno0p3r]

Just leave nature do its thing! Why do people always have to interfere :(

[@dengar96]

You do know how we got domestic animals, right?

[@mainsidequest5203]

@@dengar96 most likely naturaly.

[@mainsidequest5203]

@@sno0p3r nature does it's thing, dog-wolf hybrids also occur naturaly, same as coyote-wolf hybrids, polar and grizly bear hybrids, etc.

[@GlitchtaleLover]

@@mainsidequest5203 That is true, but the issue is that people are breeding hybrids in order to sell them as pets.

[@jwjacobs88]

Would the youth in asia take care of them well? I feel like that's too much responsibility to be a real option.

[@deano22-c7i]

Genuine question, why set up a sanctuary in a really hot part of the US where some of these animals really don’t be long.

[@spy6205]

I think part of it is that you can get a very large parcel of land for a decent price in TX, whereas the same parcel of land would be a lot more expensive in a place with better weather.

[@UhOphelia]

If they wanted to have a sanctuary in every animal's ideal climate, they'd have to buy land in several different countries all across the globe.

[@dengar96]

What place in america isn't sweltering hot in summer?

[@UhOphelia]

@@dengar96 Alaska maybe? But that wouldn't be a good place for the Marms or parrots.

[@lloyd011721]

if they attack you when youre in there, the Y pole will not help you at all

[@Ohyoucaughtme]

My family had a wolf/lab and he was literally the best pet ever. He NEVER bit or acted aggressive, didn't even chew furniture or anything. So it's crazy to hear that they are so dangerous and unpredictable when he was better than any dog I've seen. Sad to see that's not true for everyone

[@UhOphelia]

That's incredibly sad.

[@chronically_btch]

That's like saying "oh I drove drunk one time and didn't hit anyone! Why do people say it's so dangerous when it went perfectly fine for me? I don't see a reason why people shouldn't drive when drunk." Your experience may have been great, I'm glad. You were lucky, and safe. I've also had a great experience with a high content wolfdog. I also know that wolfdogs are a massive risk and can become very dangerous very quickly with no warning. You can't take your experience and spread it as the only one that matters. There are always outliers in any situation. That doesn't change the fact that the percentage of cases that go wrong is so extremely high, and wolfdogs should not be pets.

[@monty58]

Im pretty sure I could handle having a wolfdog, but the amount of time qnd effort and commitment it'd take to keep one properly socialized and train it properly and the attention and enrichment it'd need is ridiculously more than I'm willing to do. Meanwhile, my current dog needs a few walks a day, food and water, and me to pet him when he's not sitting in a good sun beam.

[@UhOphelia]

Oh you run a sanctuary too? Very cool!

[@the_realmkc4452]

Maya Maya my cute Papaya

[@marvinsmith2116]

I don’t support any dog breeding. Adopt an animal.

[@chronically_btch]

Why not? Ethical dog breeders breed to preserve dog breeds and the domestic dog population, while also working to keep dogs out of shelters and rescues, and aiming to produce the healthiest individuals possible. Adopt or shop responsibly ❤

[@doziergames]

my uncle in arizona had a wolf hybrid when we went and visited when i was 10. he was so cool and loving, he would sleep with us on the bed.

[@UhOphelia]

That's so sad.

[@chronically_btch]

Dang, your uncle risked your life when you were a kid. I'm glad you survived!

[@bbbbbrieodkfmgmdmdm]

I’m not so smart. Why is it so sad that they were breeding? Were they breeding to much?

[@syd6130]

A few reasons, she explains at 1:30 But also it’s hard to breed while treating the animals right … considering that facility received animal welfare violations it’s likely awa was put into situations for breeding that she shouldn’t have been in.

[@greatunz67]

The point is that breeding dogs with wolves is bad, so breeding wolf dogs that are already mix is bad.

[@neverstoppedme]

Any amount is too much. Wolf dogs shouldn't be bred at all.

[@ae-qb5mg]

These species should not exist and can only live in sanctuaries like this, breeding them more puts more unfortunate wolf dogs in the world

[@lzniR]

Might be dumb but Isnt it the same as not letting crackheads breed? The parents cant take care of the child the same as the pet owners cant really take care of the wolfdogs coz they are not meant to be pet and doesnt know how to so they just get abused and abandoned.

[@k24civic]

Ive had cane corso, doggo argentino, wolfs, bobcats, coyotes, wolf hybrids. Animals are unpredictable idc how “domesticated” you feel they are. Hybrid wolfs are AMAZING pets but Noooooooot for beginners!!!! My sassy was the sweetest baby ever……until you crossed her line.

[@UhOphelia]

Wow, that's horrible. You couldn't waterboard that information out of me.

[@k24civic]

@@UhOphelia what’s horrible?! My animals lived amazing lives inside my house. My animals were family! Just because you’re too incompetent to handle a non normal animal doesn’t mean others are. Her hybrids are in 100+ degree heat while mine were inside…….people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

[@UhOphelia]

@@k24civic Oh you're proud of owning a cruel hybrid that only exists because of vanity? Geez, you're pretty far gone.

[@k24civic]

@@UhOphelia like to draw conclusions from thin air do we? My hybrid was a rescue from a breeder surrender in 95. I didn’t own her for vanity, i owned her cause they were gonna kill her after she was deemed too aggressive. So does me owning animals offend you cause im not a hot girl on KZbin? Would you prefer she been shot or live a wonderful life inside where she learned what love was?

[@UhOphelia]

@@k24civic Nope! I prefer she get put in a proper enclosure with proper animal care staff to take care of her. Hope this helps!

[@PotatoBot-u1y]

If you care about animals you wouldn’t be advocating for euthanasia as an option. Many wolfdogs can live normal, happy, safe lives in a family home. I adopted a dog from a shelter that looks nothing like a wolf and didn’t find out they are ~20% wolf until I did an embark DNA test. I live in a state that wolfdogs are illegal at any percentage. My biggest fear is that someone will somehow find out and the state will put down my perfectly normal dog because of people fear mongering about hybrids. Since finding out I’ve done a ton of research and talked to other wolfdog owners (many accidental like myself). There are way more low percentages in the general population than people think. If the dog isn’t a high percentage they don’t get sent to sanctuaries they just get put down. Unless they show aggression or a bite risk they should be able to live out their lives. Address the issue with regulations on breeding not killing or taking away perfectly well behaved dogs. I hope you reconsider your stance and am open to having a discussion on the topic if you would like to educate yourself on what it’s like living with a low percentage wolfdog.

[@wild.forestflower]

Wow your dog is definitely part wolf? Embark has a “wolfiness” rating that does not mean they are wolf, rather they have some of the appearance. It was definitely part of the breed(s) percentage? Edit: Also wondering if you’re a real person or a bot. Find it strange that your channel existed for two minutes before commenting this

[@LwSvnInJaz]

Sorry but your personal experience is not the same for everyone. Something you have to do something you hate, for the better of something you love. It’s horrible

[@VDHandle]

She didn't advocate for euthanasia. Saying that it's one of their two options isn't advocating for it. You yourself state how wolfdogs are illegal at any percentage in your own state leading them to be put down. Wolfdogs can be dangerous and saying that people shouldn't own them isn't fear mongering. People shouldn't own them and they shouldn't exist. That doesn't mean all the ones that do exist should be immediately put down it just means that no more should come into being. Advocating against owning wolfdogs IS advocating against breeding them. If people want them as pets, then they get bred. If you think people should own low percentage wolfdogs then they will keep breeding low percentage wolfdogs to give to people. I'm glad your wolfdog isn't a threat to you but frankly it's sad that they exist at all. They are not a "perfectly normal dog" because they're not entirely a dog. Them being a wolfdog is what is giving them the risk of being put down by the state, a risk they'd never have if they were just a 'perfectly normal dog'.

[@thothrax5621]

Ah yes your single experience definitely means that Wolf Dogs are all safe for all situations, completely ignoring that fact that over 90% of Wolf Dogs have to be given up because they've attacked people. She also didn't advocate euthanasia, she literally saved these ones from it because legally it HAD to be one or the other

[@wild.forestflower]

@@thothrax5621 What if this isn’t a real person, simply a bot to have us reiterate/back up what Maya said and create traffic on the post? I can’t get over how new this account is. It feels like it was created to leave this comment, perfectly curated to stir Maya’s viewers. I love Alveus and think they are doing amazing work! 🐾💕

[@Supernova-hq9hu]

Is it possible that they would be fine out in the wild? Especially if they stick together.

[@ChelseaRunescapeYT]

no they are wolf dogs, so they are half husky/malamute and half wolf. they do not have the survival instincts a normal wolf would have

[@ZalvaTionZ]

I don't know if they could manage to survive, but hybrids like that are illegal to release to wild for multiple reasons.

[@UhOphelia]

No, they would die.

[@Supernova-hq9hu]

But they’re smart like dogs and tough like wolves.

[@UhOphelia]

@@Supernova-hq9hu All of the animals at Alveus are *Non-releasable*. They both have health issues, were raised in captivity, and are hybridized. Ignoring the fact that it would be HIGHLY ILLEGAL to release them and all Alveus staff related would be sent to jail for doing so, would you like them to die just because you think you know better than trained animal care staff?

[@gwynkoo8890]

how about stop putting them in any facilities and put them in their natural habitat....

[@dyppityjoop5912]

are you deaf or deliberately ignorant? These animals are literally non-releasable. They are either permanently injured or have grown up in captivity, either way they lack the natural ability/instinct to survive in natural habitats. If they were released 100% all of these animals would die within a month due to being unable to hunt or forage for food. You are advocating for the death of these innocent animals. Monster.

[@mossmeow]

the animals at alveus are non-releasable. if they were released, they would die quickly

[@alphakowaclips]

That's the thing, wolfdogs aren't natural, they don't have a natural habitat and that's what makes this so sad

[@SomeoneSomewhere42069]

Part of what makes Maya so hot to me, is.. I mean obviously she's super attractive, but it's the fact that she cares so much about animals! Such a green flag!

[@alphakowaclips]

Dude wtf

[@SomeoneSomewhere42069]

@@alphakowaclips What?

[@pokerfacedad]

Crazy click bait bih all things you’ve said a million times

[@UhOphelia]

You may have heard it a million times, but there's still people that come into chat asking why they can't be pets and why they can't be released.

[@dengar96]

Bro goes to the zoo and gets mad when the handler gives the same speech again.

[@jean-lucesterhuizen8279]

if a old as human years ago managed to tame a wolf wandering in his cave with a piece of meat, we can for sure have them as pets, im sure u could find some real dog lovers that know how to handle any dogs.

[@bubble_espeon]

That was done over thousands of years. It's not the same

[@jean-lucesterhuizen8279]

@@bubble_espeon it was not done with the same dog over thousands of years i am not saying i won't be a challenge but its for sure possible

[@UhOphelia]

Please go educate yourself.

[@jean-lucesterhuizen8279]

@@UhOphelia what a constructive conversation we are having, instead of telling someone what to do, help them do it, and what u were around for thousands of years to know exactly what man did to tame the wolf????? or do you think a bunch of normal dog breeds were roaming this planet before we tamed wolfs????? We tamed and domesticated them believe it or not, but of course you dont because you know everything lmaoooooooo

[@GlitchtaleLover]

@@jean-lucesterhuizen8279 Dude they only said to educate yourself. They didn't say any of what you mentioned. I'm sure if you have access to KZbin you could also get access to places that show just how dangerous it is to have wolfdog hybrids as pets in the modern age. Just because they started as wolves doesn't mean they should be hybridized with them again. Not only does it make them much harder to care for than the average dog, but it also puts people at risk because of their more aggressive nature. Even the most devoted "dog lover" might not have the skills to handle a wild animal. I can't send a link due to KZbin comments being weird with it, but I'd recommend looking at the International Wolf Center's page on it. There's plenty of reasons why they should not be considered equal to a pet, and need a more proper facility, like Alveus, in order to be cared for.

[@highbredsmoke]

bra i had a hybrid and his name was tember was very difrent i tell you what but other then that we raised him as normal dog ive never not once in my life ever was afrade of him no matter what he did was a good pack member

[@UhOphelia]

That's incredibly sad.

[@dengar96]

Accurate username, bro is cooked

[@cynthiarenechavez3877]

I genuinely love that she is bringing awareness to this issue 🙂‍↕️🤍🤍🤍