They are Dogs’ Ancestors, So Why is there No Support for Wolves?
Wolves have only recently been removed from the Endangered
Species List, and they are already almost back to being
slaughtered as they were up until 1974. Dog lovers are always
angered when they hear stories of dogs being abused, neglected
and unjustly murdered. Hunters are allowed to use barbaric foot
traps on wolves, so why isn’t there the same public outcry for
dogs’ nearest relatives? It is understandable that wolves are
dangerous, and should not be allowed to venture too near cities.
Farmers must shoot wolves that pose a threat to their livestock
and families, but what other reason is there to hunt wolves?
They are not hunted for their meat. They are hunted for their
fur, their pelts. Their dead carcasses are seen as trophies, and
they are posed for photos with their “victors.” These beautiful
creatures are often caught in foot traps, where they remain for
hours and days in agonizing pain until they are shot to death.
One group aims to elim