Reading that story about him made me want to cry...

I know dude. I was outraged to hear what had been done to him. Apparently that particular vet tech had no love for wolves. it makes you wonder why they were working in the veterinary field at all.

And shameful, to say the least.

I wish him a healthy recovery....poor thing must have been traumatized by that experience.

He was incredibly traumatized. Thankfully her owner and handler forces him out of his comfort zone- it is scary, but that is where healing can happen.

He looks really happy with you, and that's great. :)

And I predict the healing could take years at a time, but I have lots of hope for this kind wolf.

I do hope his new owner gives him lots of love.

She was always his owner, it was an unfortunate event with a foolish vet tech that damaged him. Yes, I believe he is getting better, in fact, in the few weeks I have known him he is showing signs of improving that much more. He does trust me, but I have to free my soul and heart and mind of every little negativity and evil before he will relax. He is hyper aware of my being, which is good, in that I truly care for him and would never want to hurt him, but bad, in that I have had a fairly violent past and struggle with issues. Being around this wolf forces me to be a better man on the inside. And that is beautiful :)

Thank you for explaining, I had not been entirely clear of what happened.

You also explained to the commenter below of what the vet did to damage him.... I have no words to describe how terrible and disturbing that is.

I hope the best for you two, seeing as you both want to be good friends with each other. :)

You're welcome man. We shared a moment together at the pet expo when we were behind a table, I kept pulling him towards me, he resisted, but gave in and let me pet him. He relaxed and enjoyed it until someone moved too fast and he pulled away. He is a testament to the inner fragility and easily damaged kindness that is in the heart of a wolf.

so cool

Thank you :)

Can't understand how this can happen, did he use him like a guinea pig or was it just plain violence and cruelty ?

I got several stories until I asked his owner/handler herself. Apparently he was being given a shot at 12 weeks, (Which is at the end of a wolf's socialization period) and when the vet tech pushed the needle in, he snapped at the tech, who struck him with his fist hard enough to dislodge his optical nerve. Since then he has been terrified of men, but thanks to his owner's kind heart and knowledge of wolves, he is much, much better.

It's also funny that he will cower around men, and try and run, but after the man passes him, he will reach out and smell them, and watch them, as he is very curious about men.

Look likes it was a stupid vet, even for dogs, they ask to hold the head to avoid movements.

Right? Exactly. I met a kill happy vet once who hated wolves. Makes you wonder why they chose their procession.

Kill happy vet ? OMG , he surely suffered of some kind of mental disease, maybe he may have turned into a serial killer if he hadn't his satisfaction in killing animals, frightening.

Such a beautiful WOLF! I wonder if that vet had to face justice for this cruelty?

No, sadly, he did not. I did not want to keep pressing about the story, i felt like she was uncomfortable telling it.

Understandable! I can see why.

Irreversible damage. and you can't help feeling disgusted the horrible things humans are capable of getting away with.....and a "vet" for crying out loud....I wouldn't have ever suspected. I hope he found justice.

I know... Talk about being in the WRONG line of work. Some vets, however, are in it for the money... maybe he was one. I do not know.

If it wasn't fir the tucked tail it'd be like he was hopping on on your knee wanting to play. I'm glad he's healing and looks to be happy in his surroundings and around his companions. :3

He is making tons of progress. I am so proud of him, and his owner, Kimmi, who knows how to push his fear boundaries -just enough- to get him to heal, a little at a time. She is amazing.

He looks glad :)

He is. Even though he was hurt, he still is curious about men. He still wants to know men, he is just afraid in general of them.

They are awesome friends :)

Wait WHAT?! That wolf was abused by a VET TECH?! That abusive bastard ought to be put against the wall and shot. I'm glad the wolf was rescued before more harm could be done, though.

(In fact, if I could get my paws on people like that, I'd do exactly what I said. But not one shot through the head and done--I'd start by picking off the extremities, effectively blowing the bastard apart with a heavy-caliber rifle.)