Hybrid Wolf
ROMEO joined us in 2023 after being surrendered to the Ventura County animal shelter. Originally purchased as a pet wolf hybrid, his owners abandoned him at the shelter and never looked back. It’s heartbreaking to imagine why—especially because Romeo is one of the sweetest, most big-hearted animals you could ever meet.
The shelter staff quickly fell in love with him and worked tirelessly to find a wolf sanctuary willing to take him in. After exhausting every option, his story eventually reached Animal Tracks through social media, and we instantly knew he belonged with us.
Today, Romeo shares his home with our coy-wolf hybrid, Keeva. As a mid-content hybrid, he has the brain of a dog and the spirit of a wolf, but above all, he is overflowing with love. Whether it’s offering kisses, snuggles, or just his gentle presence, Romeo has a way of stealing hearts wherever he goes.
ORDER: Carnivora
FAMILY: Canidae
GENUS: Canis
SPECIES: Lupus
The wolf is the largest species of the wild dog family. A hybrid wolf happens most of the time from human intervention. A wolf and domesticated dog are purposely bred to create a combined version of the two, mostly for the pet trade. The problem is a wolf does not “domesticate” in one breeding and this can often be very detrimental to the pups, especially once they mature. They have an acute sense of smell and hearing. They travel in packs, about 7 to 8 individuals, with one alpha male and one alpha female. They are most active at sunrise and sunset but prefer to move under the cover of darkness. They do not accept strangers into their pack easily. They are apex predators who’s job it is to keep ecosystems in order and working smoothy. If you would like further info on the wolf, you can check out, “How Wolves Change Rivers”, narrated by Dave Attenborough.
Threats
Habitat loss and fragmentation. Shot on sight for being considered livestock predators.
Conservation Status
LC - Least Concern