What is a “no-kill” sanctuary?
“No-kill” means that animals are not destroyed unless an animal is suffering and there are no reasonable alternatives available other than euthanasia. The animals that come to us are guaranteed a home for life. • How is the sanctuary funded? Eagle Tail Mountain Wolf Sanctuary is funded primarily by the donations of members and others providing private support. Purchases from our gift shop also fund the sanctuary. Remeber – all donations to Eagle Tail Mountain Wolf Sanctuary are TAX DEDUCTIBLE. • Where do wolf-dogs come from? They come from the interference of man. Wolf / dog interbreeding is NOT a naturally occurring mix. Humans breed wolves with dogs for profit. Unfortunately, many of these animals wind up abused and/or abandoned, and with the current legal climate for “exotic” pets, in peril. In Maricopa County, where the sanctuary is located, and in many other areas of the country, wolf-dogs picked up by animal control are immediately put down. While it is perfectly legal to breed,
