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Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge, a non-profit organization in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is a wildlife sanctuary for the rehabilitation of many different animals, including wolves, deer, pigs, and coyotes. These animals have been taken from abuse or neglect cases and are given the care they need at Wolf Run. All of the workers at Wolf Run are dedicated volunteer that strive to live out the mission of “giving life back to the wild through educations, rescue, rehabilitation, release, and lifelong sanctuary.” The woman I will be working closely with, Savannah Massey, has been a volunteer at Wolf Run for several years. Wolf Run is regulated by Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce, so they have to follow rules in order to keep the animals safe.



Wolf and Wolf Run Wildlife Refuge

                On the organization’s website, many opportunities can be found to help out the animals of Wolf Run. One of the easiest ways is to donate. Wolf Run relies on these donations and the services from surrounding neighbors such as Green Tree Animal Clinic and Clays Mill Veterinary Hospital. A great way to get involved at Wolf Run would be to take a field trip and learn all about the animals. In order to get the name of “Wolf Run” out into the community, the wolves have done photo shoots including one for Tribal Kelly, a clothing line in Nashville. People from the community can even get their own pictures taken with the wolves on special days.



                I am very excited to get to work with this organization. My first day is September 18. I will be expected to help take care with the animals and do jobs such as feeding them and building fences, while also learning the fundraising aspect of Wolf Run. I was told to be ready to work!