These people have dedicated their lives to rescuing and protecting wolfdogs and wolves bred into the pet trade and then abused. They also fight for the rights for wolves in the wild - an apex species that helps ecological balance. All this is supported through donations from caring people. DONATE PLEASE! Contact them. Visit them. It is wonderful. read more

Wow! What an eye opening experience. The co-owners Paula & Steve have done such a wonderful job with education and transformation. These wolves and wolf dogs came from less than favorable situations. We learned so much about the owners, Apex and their mission. Congrats on a successful journey. They wouldn't be where they are without their staff of volunteers who provide such dedicated love to what they do. Thank you Apex! Keep up the great work. read more

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How about responding to emails for offers to volunteer? My employer requires we volunteer 8 hours a year to a 5013c. This one is down the road from me so I completed an online form explaining this and offering to help with cleaning, brush cleanup, painting, etc. I didn't expect to interact with the animals as this would require a long term commitment and training. They never even bothered to respond to me. Guess they have plenty of volunteers and donations if they can ignore potential volunteers and donors. I know they received my email as they continue to send me emails for donations! Nope. read more

When I visited this incredible organization recently, Paula, one of the cofounders of the Apex Protection Project, shared this sober fact with our group: it is quite possible that wolves will become extinct during our lifetime. Wolves have an ominous reputation: Vicious. Violent. Bloodthirsty. Villainous. Think of the fairy tales we grew up with...Little Red Riding Hood...The Three Little Pigs. The bad guy? The wolf. The image of a wolf devouring helpless little children and animals gets seared in our brains from a very early age. Paula and Steve, the founders of Apex, want to shatter that image. Part of their mission is to teach others about the gifts wolves offer to humanity. And they do that by offering incredible educational experiences to the public. I participated in one of these experiences, an opportunity to meet and hike with their pack, which includes seven wolves and wolfdogs. This experience also included a light dinner and a outdoor soundbath with one of the wolves, Kona, in attendance. Feeling his soft nuzzle on my face during the soundbath was an experience I'll never forget. One of the first things Paula and Steve did was to show us how to interact with the wolves and wolfdogs upon entering their enclosures. I was a little nervous at first. One of the first wolfdogs I met, Sarge, approached everyone in our group and gave out plenty of kisses. My nervousness immediately evaporated. In fact, the entire pack is incredibly sweet and lovable. It truly is an extraordinary experience. Sarge's story will remind you of the good that still exists in this world. He was rescued by Paula and Steve after his leg was severely injured in a fall. The family that owned him couldn't afford surgery and he was at risk of being euthanized. Paula and Steve, along with a donor named Barbara, arranged for Sarge to receive treatment which included his leg being fitted with a titanium plate so it could properly heal. You will fall in love with Sarge for his affectionate nature and grit. I sure did. Hiking with the pack was unforgettable. The scenery is gorgeous, but even more gorgeous is watching the pack frolic and run on the open land. Omg. The soundbath was conducted by Kirsten Korot. It was such a tranquil experience hearing Kirsten play her instruments outdoors on a chilly evening in the desert. And like I said, I was lucky to have Kona approach me during the soundbath. It's really difficult to put into words how moving that was. Just before the soundbath, as the sun was slowly starting to set, we watched the pack howl. That sound and its acoustics will touch you to your core. If you can, try this experience! Learn more about wolves, defy stereotypes, experience nature, meet some extraordinary people whose passion in protecting wolves and wolfdogs will move and inspire you. Learning and interacting shatters fear and ignorance, and I think that in today's world, we need that more than ever. Check out Apex Protection Project's website to learn more about their mission and to sign up for one of their hikes. I highly recommend it. You won't regret it. It's powerful, moving, and good for the soul. read more

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Critical work for the world and humanity. When all the animals are gone, so will humans be.

Anyone with a passion for wildlife and our last great wildernesses will appreciate the tireless work this group does. Their main goal is educating people why the wild needs wolves, and they use rescued wolf dog hybrids as animal ambassadors to help people make an emotional connection with these ancestral cousins of our canine companions. They don't just wait for people to come to them either, they are actively out in the community, working with countless classrooms, corporate groups and more. If you want to feel really good about where your charitable dollars are going these days, start at the top: the apex predators and keystone species who the wild depends on to survive and thrive. Apex Protection Project is all about doing just that. This is a small, scrappy group that relies on generous donations to make ends meet. Please help show your support. read more

Apex Protection Project - Riggs, animal ambassador from the Apex Protection Project, making friends and educating people why the wild needs wolves at #SedonaWolfWeek. - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me

Friendly, dedicated staff and volunteers, passionate about wolves and educating the public on their wonderful world! These wolves are well taken care of, and it was fascinating to learn about the nature of these animals, and also the rescues that were undertaken to save these individuals, taken out of bad situations. With a crowd of friends, we did the alpha adventure. First, inside the house was education orientation, then we went out to meet the wolves, get kisses (face licks), and pet them one by one. Very intimate! Each wolf has a very clear personality. You can see their intelligence in their deep, knowing eyes. It's a spiritual experience to be among them. We took a hike with the wolves, saw them run and be wild, with the alpha wolf bringing up the rear to make sure nobody is left behind (follows the slowest person! So sweet). Evening, ate the delicious BBQ and learned more from the coordinators, chatted about wolves and their place in the world today and the strife that they face for acceptance in the encroaching human world. Such a misunderstood animal, it's heartbreaking. We must help rescue and preserve this noble, shy, apex preditor-- for our world and ecosystems. read more