Wolves Win!

On January 17, 2006, Judi Mandl wrote:

Thank you for your work on behalf of the wolves. I am delighted to hear that they have stopped this barbaric killing.

On January 17, 2006, Ana María Aboglio wrote:

This is a true victory for wolves. Congratulations!

[Blog editors’ note: Thank you so much for your backing for Alaska’s wolves.]

On January 17, 2006, K Dorsey wrote:

Thousands of baby caribou and moose will now die because of this decision. Wolves and bears kill 80-90% of the baby caribou and moose some years in various areas of the Alaska. These baby animals deserve Alaska’s protection from wolves and bears.

[Blog editors’ note: It is true that primarily carnivorous animals eat other animals, including young animals. We appreciate your concern for them. This, though, is not a reason to kill animals who are carnivorous. The relevant question for humanity is whether we ourselves can envision alternatives to killing animals such as moose and caribou (of any age).]

On January 18, 2006, Mae Isaksson wrote:

Congratulations! And thank you for all work you do for wolves! Nordulv, Sweden

On January 18, 2006, Emma wrote:

I’m really glad for the wolves…. but is their any way I can make a donation that will still go to help the or some other wolves in differant parts of the world? Is there any other wolves in need?

On January 18, 2006, Ty wrote:

That is a good thing. It is wrong to kill any animals.

On January 18, 2006, Kim wrote:

WOW!!! How awesome and amazing!

I have been following this story, and have contributed to various animal advocacy organizations to help stop the aerial gunning.

I hadn’t been aware, however, that the Friends of Animals were responsible for iniating a lawsuit to stop this practice… so, THANK YOU, in particular, for all of your hard work and focus- for making a profound difference in the lives of the wolves.

We are ALL better off as a result of these humane actions.

On January 18, 2006, Diveris wrote:

Hello! This is great! Incredible! I just declared 17 of January ‘Happy Day’ in my household. Lol. This is such good news in my life. I prayed everyday for this!. THANK YOU to FoA and everyone who was part of this wonderous event and contributed in anyway! Lets keep working for miracles like this to happen everday for all the animals in the world! Have a nice day everyone!

On January 18, 2006, Ramona Coyote wrote:

Just when you think it will never happen:
A MIRACLE OCCURS!

I want to congratulate ALL who have worked on behalf of the wolves…I am sure “They Howl for You!”

Many of us, myself included, have spent many years writing letters to all concerned regarding this situation, only to have fallen on deaf ears…

Thank you Friends of Animals for helping us all. But most of all for saving the wolves.

On January 18, 2006, Eren Cobian wrote:

Thanks for saving the wolves!!!!
I am very happy when I read something like that.

We are the voice of all the animals in the world.

Thank you !!!!

Good job guys.

On January 19, 2006, Chris Newton wrote:

How can you possibly say that it is wrong for us to kill any animals? By that logic, it’s wrong for the wolves to kill other animals as well. Are we supposed to have special education classes to teach them the wonders of a vegan diet? It’s absurd. As for “stopping this barbaric killing,” which is more barbaric, a clean shot from a rifle, or being savagely mauled by a wolf? The facts are that these wolves are not in any way in danger of extinction. If fact, quite the opposite. And a judge has no authority to decide whether they can be shot or not. This is a matter for elected officials, representing their constituency. What business is it of a bunch of people in Connecticut? You certainly don’t have to put up with wolves. Let the Alaskan people make up their own minds and keep your noses out of it.

[Blog editors’ note: Indeed, it is absurd to expect wolves to adopt a vegan diet, but we’re not wolves. It is, nevertheless, rational to educate the human species about the progressive benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. And we fully support the Alaskan people’s ability to make up their own minds. However, the exclusion of information, including information from beyond the borders of Alaska, disallows Alaskans the chance to make an informed decision.]

On January 19, 2006, Arwen wrote:

As a proud Canadian who has always loved wolves and advocated for their humane treatment and freedom from cruelty (ie. banning steel leghold traps, eliminating culling), I was thrilled to read about the success of your lawsuit in Alaska!

Thank-you so much for all of your hard work on behalf of these beautiful animals, as well as your selfless dedication to the welfare of animals everywhere.

Please accept my sincere congratulations and gratitude, as well as that of my fellow Canadians. We share in your love and concern for the animals with whom we share the world, and we thank-you for making it a better place.

On January 19, 2006, jason keedy wrote:

This is a such an extremely happy shock! Minutes after arriving home (from getting a wolf tattoed on my arm!), I look to read this rapturous news. It goes to show that if enough people put their miinds towards something (via prayer, letters, protest…) good things can happen. The world just lightened up a shade…

PS- Thank you Friends of Animals! I hold you and your supporters in highest esteem and gratitude…

On January 19, 2006, Lorraine Murray wrote:

Hi- I am an Alaskan. I live in Auke Bay Alaska. The people of Alaska have voted against the Aerial wolf shootings.

It was our new Governor Frank Murkowski and the Board of Game that decided how they wanted things to be done and they started up the Aerial wolf hunts again, with total disregard of all the scientific recommendations that were reporting against the use of a predator control program. There is no data that supports the call for the aerial wolf hunts.

The real reason the Board of Game wants the aerial wolf hunts is to artificially increase the moose populations for the sake of hunters, and the revenue that is generated for the State of Alaska by the hunters. These are horrible reasons to justify killing anything.

I just hope the “Friends of Animals” group will keep on fighting this battle. I fear it’s not over yet.

On January 19, 2006, Cricket Baker wrote:

Many are concerned that the increase of the wolf population will jeopardize the lives of caribou and moose. Although this is a valid concern, I feel it is important to step back and see the situation for what it is and be creative with our options. Just as there are organizations to help save the lives of wolves, there are also sister organizations to help conserve and protect moose and carbiou. Murdering one species in order to preserve another is not only immoral but impractical. Nature is out of balnce due to our constant interference with the natural order of things.

Thank you, Friends of Animals, for your dazzling tenacity and sparkling compassion.

On January 23, 2006, Laney Starke wrote:

Score one for the wolves!

There should be less hunting licenses issued and fewer hunters killing animals and then we would have plenty of moose and caribou wandering the plains.

On January 24, 2006, MJ wrote:

Thanks FOA for your persistence. I just wish the world would open their eyes and make new laws to protect all the animals/birds…….There is way to much hunting and needlessly killing of animals/wildlife for reasons that have no basis. Its just to satisfy the hunters, the politicians and so money can be made off permits and building. They use reverse psychology and blame all the animals for everything,just so they can hunt and kill them !!
Its the Animals world too!!! They belong here more than people.

On January 24, 2006, Miss. Pita wrote:

My students and I are extremely happy!!! After reading White Fang this year my 8th graders have become obsessed with wolves, we have studied, tracked and adopted wolves ever since November… and we are in a city that does not have a trees.. so to our amazement.. anyone that does have wildlife still around and decides to destroy it.. is INSANE.. we are happy that the wolves have won today :)

On January 25, 2006, Gordon wrote:

To the FOA, you have won the battle but not the war!!!! arial wolf control will start again, and then back to court again and so on and so on, but the good news is that each time wolf control start with all good luck maybe one more dead wolf, and one moose gets to live, before FOA gets it stop again

[Blog editor’s note: Thanks, Gordon for these psychic revelations, however, we’re not at war with the government in Alaska. Morever, change is inevitable, so it’s best to get used to this evolutionary concept.]

On February 8, 2006, Shelbs wrote:

Words could not describe how happy I am for the wolves who are the rightful hunters of Alaska now and forever!

On June 5, 2006, beth wrote:

yes!

let them please free to roam their territory!

On June 7, 2006, Courtney wrote:

I am so glad the wolves won!! YAY!

On January 17, 2007, Gayle, California wrote:

YES Now how can we get them to stop the killing of seals in Canada? I am also for outlawing the ability to sell wolf carcasses on Ebay. That is so disgusting! How Alaska can justify the killing of one animal to build up the numbers of another so they can kill them themselves for financial gain is just nuts.