JUNE 2022 TRIBUTE TO TUNDRA In 2020, Tundra Speaks was the recipient of a small grant from the National Wolfwatcher Coalition to use for their wolf educational efforts. Together, with her handler, Gary R Allan, we mourn the passing of Tundra, a very high content wolfdog (90% wolf) who did much to promote the positive aspects of wolves. Tundra engaged with audiences since 2007 and at the time of her passing was 15 years, 3 months old. Gary and Tundra shared a strong bond visiting over 300 schools and meeting over 40,000 students, teachers, & parents. Over the years Gary and Tundra visited Canuck Place, a children’s hospice in Vancouver. Tundra was described as being intuitive, reaching out her paw or licking a child’s face. An administrator for the facility said her presence provided strength to some very sick children. Tundra was also very proficient in connecting with special needs students. At another event, Tundra walked into a gym full of students. She passed all the students and the teachers, stopping at the back corner where a special needs student and coach were sitting. The student pet Tundra. By the time Tundra walked around the third time, the student felt comfortable sitting with his peers. There are also examples of Tundra interacting with autistic children. At an event for cognitively challenged adults, Tundra had a calming effect as they sat for 90 minutes, which was far and above their usual 15 minute tolerance. As an ambassador for wolves, Tundra was exceptional and will be missed by those whose lives she touched. SAVE THE DATE JULY 13TH (NOON-1:30 PM EST) Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records. It can sometimes become overwhelming requesting records from federal and state agencies. Join Nancy Warren, Executive Director, National Wolfwatcher Coalition and others on Wednesday July 13th 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT, as each panelist describes how they used FOIA to discover, expose and relieve the suffering of laboratory animals, farm animals and wildlife. Nancy joins: Honorable Congresswoman, Dina Titus, 1st Congressional District Nevada Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy, White Coat Waste Project Tyler Lobdell, Esq. Staff Attorney-- Food and Water Watch Dr. Naomi Rose, PhD., Marine Mammal Scientist-- Animal Welfare Institute Donald Baur, Parter, Perkins Coie, LLP John Barnes, freelance reporter, prior Projects Editor at MLive.com Amelia Perrin, Investigations Manager-- American Wild Horse Campaign Tanya Sanerib, Esq., International Legal Director, Senior Attorney--Center for Biological Diversity This FREE event is sponsored by National Lawyers Guild NYC Animal Rights Committee, Humane Long Island REGISTRATION REQUIRED ____________________________________________________ WOLFWATCHER SUPPORTS NON-LETHAL MEASURES The National Wolfwatcher Coalition recently provided $1500 to APHIS WS to procure non-lethal predator damage management equipment to reduce predation or injury of livestock in Michigan. Equipment purchased may include solar powered led lights, solar powered radios, trail cameras, fladry and other harassment devices to deter wolves and other large carnivores from livestock areas. Michigan has approximately 1000 working farms in the Upper Peninsula with a population of about 700 wolves. Last year only four farms experienced wolf predation. ______________________________________________________________ MINI-GRANTS TO BE AWARDED We are proud to announce that for the fourth year, we will be awarding mini-grants for wolf education and/or the promotion of non-lethal measures to minimize wolf conflicts. Due date for submission is October 14th 2022 and will be awarded in the amount up to $500. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE ______________________________________________________________ THANK YOU! Without YOU, our loyal supporters, the National Wolfwatcher Coalition would not exist. We are appreciative of your support throughout the past years and look forward to your continued support in the future! For the latest scientific information, please visit OUR WEBSITE and while there, you can shop at OUR STORE www.wolfwatcher.org [email protected] DONATE NOW ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ National Wolfwatcher Coalition | PO Box 161281 , Duluth, MN 55816-1281 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!