Sheba, affectionately known as 'Sheebs,' was rescued from a physically abusive environment at 11 months old. Now a confident adult wolfdog, she brings youthful energy and a unique blend of Gray wolf, German Shepherd and Beagle heritage to the pack. Her distinctive Beagle bass toned howls make her stand out in our pack and endear her as our beloved 'resident Beagle-Wolf.

Loki, our pack elder, joined the Black Moon pack in March 2023 after a decade with his former family. Once a Houdini-like repeat escape artist, Loki now enjoys the peace of sanctuary life, sharing playful moments with the pack and shadowing his humans. Loki is Sheba's mated companion, and together they enjoy typical wolfdog shenanigans. We’re honored to share his golden years with him.

Washakie, our pack's stud-muffin, and affectionate lover boy, arrived with his brother Crazy Horse after a traumatic attack by littermates. Rescued from a backyard breeder, by a loving couple before arriving at Black Moon, Washakie is confident and loves attention from his wolfy and human femmes. He’s a role model big brother, helping Crazy Horse regain confidence and healing after their ordeal.

Finn, our first rescue at Black Moon, arrived in December 2021 after being surrendered to Soft Paws dog rescue due to owner financial hardship in Illinois, where wolfdogs are "illegal". (No one is illegal on stolen land.) With his wildly wolfy natural attributes, he serves as part of "The Night's Watch" alongside his buddy, Jasmine. Known for his striking heterochromic eyes, big smile, and deep affection for founder- Metztli, Finn is a cherished guardian of the sanctuary.

Crazy Horse arrived at Black Moon alongside his brother, Washakie, after a traumatic attack by littermates. Though once shaken, he's regaining his confidence with Washakie's guidance. Crazy Horse is a sweet, gentle soul, slowly healing and thriving in sanctuary life, while enjoying the love and safety of his new pack and humans. Crazy is making new friends with Nova and Kraken, we're hoping he'll like to live amongst one of the ladies someday. He's learning to embrace his strength and spirit once again.

Willow, also called Winny, and many other nicknames, came to us after a fellow rescuer had to emergency relocate her and Nova. Our Mini-Winny was originally owner surrendered, after living her early years unattended in a goat pen and eventually doing what apex predators do -she ate the goats she was left with. She be tiny but mighty! Our "feral" spirited Willow now enjoys sanctuary and the safety of a forever home that not only accepts, but embraces her for exactly who she is.

Nova, or Novie, arrived with her now nextdoor neighbor, Willow, from a fellow rescuer in urgent need. This gentle giant weighs over 100lbs and has a larger than life heart to match. Nova is quick to make friends, and hopefully later, housemates with Crazy Horse. Even after being rehomed more than once, she always shares her beaming smile. Nova loves to put a paw on your shoulder in return for pets and affection. We're honored to be her forever home and humans.

Jazzy, our beloved community outreach wolfdog, joined us in January 2022 after being surrendered at 6 years old. She brings joy on weekly town adventures, visiting her friend "Aunty Jen" at the local market, and raising awareness about wolves and wolfdogs to passersby. Known for her playful energy, speedy "zoomies" and signature "jazz hands" trick, Jazzy will soon become an online educator and advocate on our YouTube channel.

Kraken, our latest "euth-listed" rescue, came to us from a high-risk shelter after being surrendered by a backyard breeder. At just two years old, she faced a precariously uncertain future. Now, she’s enjoying the sanctuary’s peaceful mountain forest with new wolfdog buddies, like her BFF Finn, getting spoiled during daily 1:1 indoor time with "Mama Wolf" Metztli, and preparing to join the larger wolfdog playgroup for further socialization and healing.

Freyja Nymeria, our first rescue and Mētztli's medical service companion, joined us in November 2018 pre-sanctuary. Once neglected, and later surrendered at a kill-shelter, she’s now our celebrated, affectionate sanctuary welcoming committee. Freyja's journey highlights the alarming crisis of rising numbers of Huskies in shelters, and lives lost daily in masse, inspiring our mission to prevent rehoming, breeders, and unnecessary loss of these misunderstood dogs.

Ahsoka lived like a big sister to Freyja, a fellow survivor, kindred spirit and best friend to Metztli. Ahsoka is a cherished pioneering, pre-sanctuary pack member at Black Moon Wolfdog Sanctuary. Her bossy, sassy, sweet and often vocal, spunky-spirit touched our hearts, and her presence remains a guiding light for all that we do. Ahsoka's legacy lives on in our mission to rescue and care for other wolfdogs in need who live with CPTSD, and need sanctuary from abuse.

Mia was a gentle and spirited wolfdog who left a lasting impression on all who met her. She had the best fangy smile, and she could vocalize "hellooo" and "I wuv you". Her presence at the sanctuary was a reminder of resilience, strength, and the power of love. She is survived by her first family, Shandee and her daughters, that love Mia endlessly like we do. Though she has passed, Mia's spirit continues to inspire our work and devotion to the wolfdogs.