Iron Wolf Farm Sanctuary

It has turned out to be a very busy spring & summer. We had so much rain I thought we were going to float away. Then when it did stop raining the misquitos came out in droves, we had to resort to fogging almost every night to try and keep them in check. We are very careful to fog only in the tall grass and NOT in any of the animal enclosures.

The tortoises and turtles have been enjoying the sun and being outside. They get up late in the mornings and retire in the early evenings, and I might add like to nap in the afternoon too. Louise has been busy digging a new den and Zima had a den dug under her house. Marilyn and Dave have been working off and on digging the den they started last year… although they tend to forget about it for days on end. Bully, Moarla,Rocky and Harriet are just enjoying the summer. Winston is his usual self and would rather eat and sleep than work at all. Wheezy and Pell are just happy to be eating and enjoying the sun. * We had to say a sad good bye to Pells mate Adie who died last winter because of complications brought on by her prevoius owners*

It was decided to move Blench, the RES, to the larger main pond with the Map turtle. The smaller RES were moved into Blenchs old pond where they will have plenty of water plants to hide in. Blench was too small for her previous pond and seems to be enjoying the larger accommodations.
* See new photos in the gallery*

This spring we were asked to take in 24 pigeons that needed a forever home. These birds would have been sold to dog trainers and that would have led to a painful and certain death.
It was lucky for us that about the same time a very kind person wanted to donate a garden shed to the sanctuary. So it was decided to trailer the shed here and renovate it into a loft.
While the 24 pigeons were in quarentine the shed arrived, was unloaded and put into place. I started building the outside flights, after watching the 24 pigeons a large flight cage in quarentine it was decided that the birds would have to be split into 2 groups. The inside of the loft/shed had to have two sections also plus I added a small section for feed. All of this took just over a month to finish and although the inside still has to be insulated we moved the pigeons in. * To see photos look in the Sleeping Dove Loft album in the gallery*

I.W.F.S. celebrated a milestone in the lives of 2 of our residents this summer. Elmo, one of our roosters and Hooty our Egyptian Uromastyx both had their 12th. birthday. Each animal had a meal set for a king, at least of their species. * A sad note a month after Elmos birhtday he passed away due to the complications of old age* If you would like to see a photo of Elmo look in the gallery.

Hope you all enjoy the rest of the summer. As for me I will be busy getting the inside enclosures ready for the winter when many of the animals will be moved inside.

Remember to Harm None.
Robin and the I.W.F.S care givers.

In 1993 we opened our door to unwanted and neglected animals.

Because Iron Wolf Farm Sanctuary is privately owned and operated, we can only accept a limited number of special animals.

Many of our residents are geriatric, handicapped or just non placable.

Our commitment to these animals means they will never be adopted out or sold.

I will be updating the blog every month, letting former owners know how and what the animals are up to.

We invite you to see a few of our residents in the gallery. I will be updating it with photos of the “new kids” and the animals that are long time residents. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.