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Wolves are extinct in Texas, but in one area of the Lone Star State, it isn't unusual to hear the chilling chorus of their howls echoing across rolling hills and filtering through towering pines as residents of Saint Francis Wolf Sanctuary communicate with one another.
Located on 100 private, wooded acres northeast of Houston, the canine commune not only provides a peaceful, pampered existence for wolves and wolf dogs that can't be released to the wild or public, it also offers visitors close encounters with the intriguing creatures.
Wolves are elusive in the wild, and the opportunity to watch and even pet one draws people from near and far.
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I have seen two “wolf-like” animals in my front yard over the last 6 months. One individual is very large. Larger than a German Shephard and dirty blond in color. I have not see any variations in the color such as black on the tail or white or lighter color on the breast area. I have seen this individual on 3 separate occasions. I saw the second a couple nights ago. This one is gray in color and appears to be smaller than the dirty blond one. I have recently learned that a coyote has a bushy tail. And perhaps these two are coyotes. I will look for that when I see either one in the future. Can you tell me if it is possible these two are wolves? I live in a subdivision of acreage lots ranging from 1-15 acres in the Magnolia area. There are MANY deer here. Can you give me any guidelines? I am concerned for the many homeowners in this area that have outside pets and horses.
What state do you live in? It would help to know.
Coyotes are smaller than German shepherds, so you’re probably seeing either a wolf or a large wolf-like dog rather than a coyote. You may want to warn your neighbors about the animals, just to be on the safe side.
It’s worth remembering, though, that wolves and coyotes are not the only canines that can harm people. Domesticated species of dogs can become feral or develop vicious behavior. I have read of several cases in which pet dogs attacked and killed horses and other livestock, and everyone has heard of cases in which they attacked people. One of my cats nearly died when two neighborhood dogs ganged up on him and tried to rip him to shreds. I say this not to arouse senseless fear in you, but to remind you that all animals are potentially dangerous and should be treated with caution and respect, without vilifying them for their inherent natures.