Shy Wolf Sanctuary
From the first moment Dr. Kellogg arrived at the Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center in Naples, Florida, he was intrigued by what he saw.
“When I went into the first enclosure, the wolf was very inquisitive, but he also stared at me in a way I didn’t under- stand,” Dr. Kellogg says. “The staff told me that intense staring is how wolves show dominance.”
Since its founding in 2001, the sanctuary has rescued more than 1,300 animals and educated tens of thousands of people about the needs of surrendered, abused, and captive-bred exotic animals. For them, Shy Wolf is literally their last hope.
Dr. Kellogg had the opportunity to name two wolf dogs that had just arrived at the sanctuary: Kellogg, after his family, and Scout, after their lifelong involvement with scouting. “Shy Wolf has a long history of partnering with the Scouts on projects, so this name was a perfect choice,” he notes.
Dr. Kellogg says he learned from his parents to support people like Nancy Smith, the sanctuary’s founder, who are passionate about a cause. The foundation’s gift built a new wolf lodge that provides a more natural and enriching setting.
“We look for people who start small and turn their cause into something bigger than themselves,” Dr. Kellogg states. “Nancy has certainly done that. She’s had the drive to overcome obstacles, and she gives credit to the staff and volunteers that make Shy Wolf a model for other sanctuaries around the country.”
