International Wolf Center 4 March 2011 - In Memory of Maya

Maya, our dominant female born on May 5, 2004, was euthanized on Tuesday March 1st after a veterinary determination that a compound fracture and dislocation to her left hind leg could not be repaired. The details of this decision will be addressed in a future podcast, the purpose of this Youtube is to honor Maya, give a quick update on the pack. We know these photos will spark some reflection for the many, many visitors and staff who have learned so much about wolf behavior over the last 7 years.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Minnesota
• Ely Minnesota
• wolf
• wolves
• wolfs
• International Wolf Center
• captive wolf
• Captive wolves

[Aleuay]

Mayas..gone? Thats horrible </3

We will all miss her...she was a beautiful wolf,

Rest in Peace Maya ♥

[WolfyWillow]

I shed tears when i saw the posting on facebook, she was loved by so many and taught so many people about wolves. Through this tragedy we must remember that there is learning opportunity , so she continues to teach. I honor her with even more determination and vigor in my studies, and makes me want to work even harder at making this world safe for both wolves and human. Rest in Peace Maya, your spirit will live on in the people you have touched.

[WolfyWillow]

I still cry when i think of the loss of Maya. I have gotten a tattoo of a wolf with a single feather in dedication. We still miss you and remember your spirit Sweetie, hope you are running free in the clouds :)

[FeralWolfSoul]

Maya, you are loved, and sorely missed. You will live on forever in our hearts. <3

[CutDorothy]

I just came back from holidays and didn't have time to check on the wolf pack lately ..

now I'm shocked. Maya really is a great loss for the team and especially for Grizzer.

First Nyssa and now Maya .. All those dominative females die. Why ? It's so not fair. I really loved them both.

R.I.P. Maya, we'll miss you. :x ♥

[sweetpea027]

Saddened to hear about Maya . She couldn't live inside & be waited on.

It's hard to let go for you guys . My prayers are with the wolves & staff.

Tears for the wolves .

[AllyBallySensation]

It just broke my heat when I didnt see Maya in either of the exsibits I was afraid to look at the Lost wolves. Maya was my favorite wolf. Being only 13 and obsessed with animals,I grew very attached to these wolves at the wolf center.I bacically grew up with Grizzer and Maya.The loss of Maya was very devistating for me and it will be hard to even go to the wolf center any more because I will have to many memorys of Maya, it would be to painful.

Loving & Missing you Maya,

AllyBallySensation

[Dodgehful]

I haven't watched in a month, and I just found this. I am so sorry for your loss, may Maya rest in peace. <3

[m6pack66]

As in nature there is always beauty and sadness, the beauty is knowing and sharing life with them, the sadness is when it ends too shortly. Thanks IWC and Staff for sharing her life with me, I felt like she was part of my family as well as yours,and share your sadness. I have learned a great amount from IWC and the Packs. I am sure that Maya is proud to have been in your care for these years, I can see the Love and Respect you give these wolves. She now Runs Free, just look to the Sky. RIP.

[minawa25]

maya will be missed... :( poor grizzer i just want to go there and hug th poor little guy...

[lmuhl228]

I'm so siorry to learn about Maya. I know it is difficult for you and for the wolves. I hope I will be able to visit both the Wolf Center and the NABC if and when I can manage to visit the Ely area. RIP, Maya.