Awa retired on September 14, 2026. She is no longer an active ambassador at Alveus Sanctuary.

Awa

Awa was rescued from a facility that has received numerous USDA citations based on violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

Sadly, Awa passed away peacefully in September 2026 after a battle with a fast moving, aggressive cancer.

She is an ambassador for educating people about responsible pet ownership, the historic persecution of wolves by humans, and the importance of wolves as keystone species in their ecosystems.

Species

Wolf Hybrid

Canis lupus x Canis familiaris (Mammals)

Conservation Status

IUCN: Least Concern

Native To

Eurasia and North America (forests, inland wetlands, shrublands, grasslands (including Arctic tundra), pastures, deserts, and rocky peaks on mountains)

Species Lifespan

Wild: Not Applicable

Captivity: 12-14 years

Date of Birth

2014

Sex

Female

Arrived at Alveus

May 4, 2024

Enclosure

Wolf Enclosure

Animal Quest #24: Wolf Hybrid Edition

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