Friday, November 13, 2026
Loverde shares facts about wolves with the audience including that female wolves are actually the leaders of a pack and not males.
Victor roamed across the room with a volunteer visiting all the guests.
Loverde also explains that pure wolves have yellow eyes. If the eyes are blue or another color, they are part dog.
Victor is getting all the love and attention from the crowd.
Volunteers of the Shy Wolf Sanctuary pose with Victor explaining that they held this event to reach more middle schoolers.
On Monday, April 8th, the Shy Wolf Sanctuary, along with a wolfdog, paid a visit to Naples Regional Library to educate guests of all ages about their work and the importance of protecting wildlife. Debbie Loverde, Ed. D. introduced Victor, a wolfdog that was surrendered to Shy Wolf Sanctuary, to the enthusiastic crowd. Loverde explained that in the wild, wolfdogs only live five to seven years, but with the care and medical attention given at the sanctuary, they can live much longer.
Since 1993, the Shy Wolf Sanctuary has rescued thirty to fifty animals, providing a permanent home to captive-bred exotic and non-releasable wild animals. The sanctuary’s mission “is to heal hearts and minds through rescue, sanctuary, and education.” By visiting dozens of public and private residences and schools each year, Shy Wolf Sanctuary educates current and future generations on the importance of responsible pet ownership and conservation. Participants can connect with the animals and experience the unconditional love that their animals provide, teaching them that they can thrive just as the rescued wolves.
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