Oh no ;w; she is really old I feel like something bad might happen

She's twelve now and going strong! Her life expectancy is probably no more than 15 years, but some wolves have lived longer in captivity. She has a STRONG spirit, as well, very large and in charge. So, I wouldn't worry too much. :)

Wow dow does one go about getting a wolf for a pet. I'm sure their are some special things that go towards owning a wolf that wouldn't apply to a dog.

There's LOTS of things to know if you want to own a wolf responsibly. I'd really recommend the first thing you do is read the new (and amazing) book by Addams and Miller first to see if you're ready to live the lifestyle that would be required of someone who's doing it right. It's called Between Dog and Wolf: Understanding the Connection and the Confusion and is available on Amazon. I've been working with wolves for years now, but honestly I keep German Shepherds at home because they fit a human lifestyle in the way wolves simply don't.

Then, if you can, get some hands-on experience as a volunteer at a places that works with wolves and/or high-content wolf dogs. A rescue, perhaps, or a wildlife center. My training came from the fantastic Wolf Park (www.wolfpark.org) in Indiana many years ago when I lived near there. Now they offer some great seminars for novices who have an interest in learning more, as well, which are especially good if you can only visit. I'd recommend their Captive Wolf Management chapter (available for sale on their website) to learn the basics of how to hand-raise a wolf to be socialized with humans (without special handling, they won't be by nature), and to understand what to expect from them behaviorally (they're far more complex than dogs and easy to get "wrong").

Beyond that, you'd have to look at your state regulations as well as any permits required by your county (if you live in the US). It varies widely by state.

Hope that helps!

Ok cool. Thanks for the info.

Aww, amazing!

very lovely photo. she's a beautiful gal :)