‘Open space to run and be a wolf’ July 28, 2025

“I worked at the NHS behavior department from summer of 2021 and was there until February of 2023. Akela, a wolf hybrid, came in as a stray. I took her home to foster until we could find a wolf rescue. But she fit in so well with my other dogs at home.

Don’t worry – all that time trying to find a rescue didn’t go to waste as two other wolf hybrids came in the same year.

Since her adoption, she has gotten her Canine Good Citizen (through NHS) and goes to Bark in the Parks and other dog-friendly events.

I do advocate on how wolf hybrids are not for everyone. They are extremely smart. She knows how to open doors – not just lever type handles but actually knobs. She can also open windows and refrigerators. Other things about hybrids are that they are illegal to own in both Omaha and Lincoln. But where I live she has plenty of open space to run and be a wolf!”

• Liz

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