At Wolf Haven International, we care for a variety of canid species including gray wolves, Mexican wolves, American Red Wolves, and coyotes. In fact, our Tenino, Washington sanctuary has provided a lifetime home for over 325 animals since 1982! Most gray wolf, wolfdog, and coyote rescues come from private ownership, while others come from zoos, roadside attractions, and other unfortunate situations. They have often faced neglect or abuse and Wolf Haven is their last hope.

Under the mission,?to conserve and protect wolves and their habitat?, Wolf Haven not only provides sanctuary for these animals, but also offers fact-based educational programs to the public on the value of all wildlife; supports the restoration of wolves in their historical ranges; actively discourages wolves & wolfdogs from being owned as pets; and advocates for the protection of remaining wild wolves.

Wolf Haven also participates in federally managed Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) programs designed to ensure the continued health and survival of two endangered wolf species: the American Red Wolf and the Mexican wolf. As a SAFE facility, 10 litters of Mexican wolves and five litters of American Red Wolves have been born at Wolf Haven. Three Mexican wolf families from our sanctuary have been released into the wild in the United States and Mexico, and two American Red Wolves born at Wolf Haven have been released into North Carolina.