The AVLtoday team recently discovered a magical spot tucked away on 17 acres in nearby Black Mountain: Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary. This federally recognized, volunteer-run organization is WNC’s only rescue spot for wolfdogs who are unable to survive in the wild. Not to mention, it’s another in a long line of unique area places that offer care to animals in need. First things first. What are wolfdogs?
Unlike Nickelodeon’s catdog, these special creatures are not half-wolf, half-dog — they’re dogs with recent wolf heritage.
Wolfdogs are commonly — and erroneously — referred to as wolf hybrids, which is an inaccurate term because they are not the offspring of two separate species. Domestic dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and wolves (canis lupus) are so closely related that their DNA is indistinguishable, and wolfdogs are considered domestic dogs. An estimated 250,000 of them live as pets in the US.
Most wolfdogs at Full Moon Farm were acquired through joint efforts between animal control, wildlife regulatory agencies + wolfdog rescues. Many of them are adoptable. ProTip: wolfdogs are illegal in the city of Asheville, but legal in Buncombe County. Fun facts about Full Moon Farm:
Winter is the kissiest, sweetest adoptable wolfdog I Photo by AVLtoday team Wanna get involved? The sanctuary always needs donations and volunteers. And be sure to follow their social media for details about the fundraiser next month at Sideways Farm & Brewery.
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