Howling Across America to Save Wolves

On August 12, 2011, Nabeki wrote:

Thank you for all you are doing Friends of Animals!

I encourage Wolf Advocates to stand for wolves today in Washington, DC. Our voices must be heard. Let the 81 Senators who voted to delist wolves via budget rider and the anti-wolf crowd know we will “not go gentle into that good night” while America’s wolves are decimated.

For the wolves,
For the wild ones,

Nabeki

On August 12, 2011, Mary Olesinski wrote:

How can I help?

FoA comments:

Contact the governors and announce your intent to boycott travel in each state for as long as they continue persecuting wolves. See alert above for more info.

On August 12, 2011, Linda Corey wrote:

There should be NO riders on budget bills, especially those that have implications for living, breathing animals and humans. Please save the wolf! Do not ever kill a wolf to save a cow! That is so unfair!

On August 12, 2011, Eloy wrote:

Save these animals from extinction! Americas ancestors depended on these animals for many things and now the government wants to kill them?! Killing an animal is like killing a human, you are taking something God created away from his world.

On August 12, 2011, Carol Miller wrote:

Doesn’t any creature have a right to life in the United States these days? Why are the people continuously having to fight the “powers that be” to save our natural resources be it land, air, water, or America’s wildlife. Everything in this country is under siege. Everything has a price on it’s head and there for taking. Things in America are spinning hopelessly out of control. When is enough, enough? Stop systematically taking America’s heritage to the firing squad for execution. Stop the needless, unnecessary attack on Wolves.

Protect America’s wildlife now. Please! Do we really have to beg? Then, I’m begging. Please save the wolves and other endangered species.

Thank you.

Carol Miller

On August 12, 2011, Larry billy wrote:

It’s not just wolves. Here in Florida cattle ranchers are killing Florida panther and the state and game warden look the other way. This is not a made up story, it’s a fact . Animals have the right to live free. It’s humans that need to get educated to learn to leave them alone. Humans don’t know how to live and animals have been living the same way years and years till humans came into their land. For humans it’s all about the money. What god created is going to live forever and money is going to disappear.

On August 12, 2011, Maureen wrote:

Surely the United States should be leading the way in conservation but it seems the exact opposite is happening. Every creature has its place in nature and when artificially removed, by over hunting, the whole fragile natural balance is changed and humans will suffer too. This extermination plan is shocking.

On August 12, 2011, Flower Hawk of Pokanoket wrote:

In the Native Culture the Wolves were our leaders and teachers. As the Government and the Cattle Ranchers should be made aware, there is a balance to nature and there is a purpose for every living thing the Creator provided. If you eliminate the wolves there will be an over-population of smaller animals such as Gophers which will create holes which will possibly be responsible for the broken legs of cattle and horses. There will also be problems with diseases disseminating the larger wildlife such as Moose and Elk, Wolves will take out the old and sick of those herds and without them disease will run rampant. So the government eliminates the wolves and then what, the Gophers, Squirrels, Rabbits, Foxes and they won’t have to worry about the larger animals because they will be wiped out by disease. Man is not God, we were placed here to live in harmony with all other living things not to decide what species should thrive and what should be eliminated. As for all of the hunters out there, I am not against hunting, it is how the native people survived but there was one rule we lived by, “take only what you need and use all that you take”, that means eat the meat, use the hide for clothing, the bones for tools, jewelry and decoration, not just the head mounted on a piece of wood. The Creator planned nature perfectly, it’s called “the natural balance”. It is man who has destroyed it. The Government should spend more time worrying about feeding the hungry, finding alternative energy sources and to stop squabbling amongst themselves and let the Creator take care of the Natural Balance of Life. Wake Up People before it is too late!

On August 12, 2011, Tina wrote:

this makes me sick to my stomach.. what can I do?

On August 12, 2011, Pearl Roy wrote:

This slaughter must be stopped. I am from Canada, but this disgraceful decision by the Obama Administration is just another proof that the wrong man was elected.

On August 12, 2011, Michelle wrote:

I can’t believe they’re going to kill them! Wolves are gorgeous animals! They are so wild and free, and are everything about a family. Their music is so soothing. I could listen to them all day and all night.

I can’t do any traveling or donating, and it makes me sad that I can’t. I wish I could, so desperately. I love wolves.

If you contact me about signing a petition where I can get it in the mail or something, or however I can help even though there are many complications here, let me know! I want to help anyway I can.

Maybe I’ll make a sign here and put it outside my apartment. That’s an idea. And I’ll put this website address on it. Or if you have a better website or something, just let me know!

HOWL FOR THE WOLVES! AHOOOOOOO!!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, Debi and Stacy Griffin wrote:

This is just plain cruel!! As soon as they are dropped from the endangered list animals…described as humans…will start their killing spree! My husband and I are true hard-core animal lovers and completely disagree with this decision. Wish we had more land to house more animals…wolves would definitely be part of that group!! Congress should be ashamed of themselves!!

On August 12, 2011, Bessie Daniels wrote:

I was just reading our laws here in Canada and it says that Canada and Montana are in it together to SAVE THEM. WHAT IS ALL THAT ABOUT IF YOU ARE GOING TO KILL THEM

On August 12, 2011, Karalee wrote:

I am absolutely sick over this. I love these animals and the thought of killing them has made me want to hurt somebody

On August 12, 2011, Karla Vuotto wrote:

How did this slip by me and America?
I am saddened and overwhelmed.

Is there any petition to sign??

On August 12, 2011, Renee Rios wrote:

Save the wolves please!!!!! You have know right to take action in your own hands. You’re not God………

On August 12, 2011, Penny wrote:

SAVE the WOLVES. This is nuts to kill off these animals.

On August 12, 2011, Domingo Rios wrote:

Save the wolves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, ronny green wrote:

I will not stand for the killing of wolves let them live

On August 12, 2011, - wrote:

What can I do to help out the wolves and other wild life animals.

On August 12, 2011, Kim Buda wrote:

The Native American culture is based in the folklore of wolves. How dare America believe they have say on which species will live and which will waste away into the past. Save the wolves!

On August 12, 2011, Diane L. wrote:

Governor of Idaho should change his name from Butch Otter to Butch(er) Wolves! Too bad such gorgeous, scenic states like ID, MT and WY have such backwards-thinking leaders. I do feel for the cattlemen - and the poor cattle - but wolves preying on cattle is part of the circle of life. Thank you to Jane Velez-Mitchell for bringing national attention to this matter!

On August 12, 2011, Lisa wrote:

Please post a standard letter to mail to the governors of these states. My heart is for this situation. However, I don’t believe I can clearly compose a an email that is firm, but still professional. Another option is to get permission to copy one of these comments and email that.

On August 12, 2011, Donna wrote:

We do not have the right to kill Gods creatures. If the government can kill innocent animals, then they are not worthy of our support.

On August 12, 2011, Elizabeth De Nike wrote:

These animals are as American culture as the Bald Eagle. We Need to stop this. Even the movie Dances with the wolves. The canine are our family. God put them on this earth for a reason. Who are we to destroy them.

On August 12, 2011, Austin wrote:

I love what you guys do. I live in Texas so our wolves have already been gone for my entire life, but I don’t want my children to grow up in a world where there are none of the most graceful, intelligent, and beautiful animals god put on this earth. I wish there was some way I could directly help your cause. We shouldn’t kill these animals because we can. I wish we could learn from the native Americans, they lived off the land, and gave back, what do we do for the planet? Ruin it.

On August 12, 2011, Pat Robicheaux wrote:

Stop the killing of wolves. Humans have taken over the natural habitat. The wolves are the innocent wounded vs. co-habitating with humans. Humans should worry less about killing the wolves to protect their livestock and concentrate on working with nature and what was here before habitation by humans and cattle.

On August 12, 2011, Misty Hopkins wrote:

I am heartbroken! As a dog lover and lover of ALL animals, who gives us the right to take out an entire species?? Not cool. I want my kids and grand-kids to be able to learn and know about all types of animals and that will not be the case if we keep eliminating the existing ones we barely have. Such crap! I will be voicing this to all 3 states. I’m sad for the wolves that are just trying to make it in our over human populated country. Regulate people not animals, they have such little space as it is.

On August 12, 2011, laurie leatherwood wrote:

please save the wolfs there r gentlle and intelligent and i love them im a 12 year old and i love wolfs
sincerely laurieleatherwood :D

On August 12, 2011, Debbie Leque wrote:

I cannot believe what I just heard on HLN,,,That Wyoming,Montana and Idaho are starting a campaign to destroy the WOLVES,,,,Are you kidding me,,,This would be animal abuse at the highest level and the Government in these states are behind
this plan,,What animal will be next on there list I wonder,,The Wolves are part of the balance of nature,,,if you remove them from the equation it will create a domino effect,,,They hunt the weaker,older animals and provide a service to nature,,There is a natural order on our planet and Man being the smartest appear to be the dumbest and cruelest of all species…We kill for the sake of killing never thinking of the consequences of our actions…I am sickened by the actions of the leaders of these states and I promise you I will never visit any of these states and spend my hard earned money to support a government that would condon this to happen and neither will 1000’s of other Americans when they hear what I heard,,Let nature take care of it’s own like it has forever,,The People need to let their voices be heard and stop this from happening,,PLEASE STAND UP FOR THE BEAUTIFUL WOLVES THAT CAN’T STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES,,,If this plan is allowed to be implemented then NO animal is safe in the future,,,

On August 12, 2011, Denver Fortner wrote:

The American wolf is an awesome animal!! Didn’t we learn anything from our past! They almost killed them off once and now the government and ranchers are doing the same again!! having cattle in the wild and them being killed by the surrounding wildlife is just part of the game! Its the risk you take having a cattle ranch!!! Rather it be wolves or coyote that’s the risk you take!! You can’t punish the surrounding wildlife for their natural instinct… If you kill off the wolf population studies show the habitat that they thrived in will suffer and over populations occur. DON’T Kill THE WOLVES!!!! If we do, we as humans may as well start killing our selves off because we’re the worst at destroying the earth!!!

On August 12, 2011, Lorraine wrote:

Stop the slaughter. Man will not be happy until they destroy this planet! Leave the wolves alone and we will protest and demand justice for innocent animals murdered! NO PROFIT FOR MURDER! BAN THE STATES THAT ALLOW THE SLAUGHTER OF THESE WOLVES. I KNOW I WILL. POST ON F/B, TWITTER AND MY SPACE!

On August 12, 2011, laurie leatherwood wrote:

please save them from extinctoin

On August 12, 2011, Tracy wrote:

**This is very sad & heartbreaking to hear!!
Our wolves & all of our precious & innocent animals

HAVE to be protected! They certainly deserve our attention

to protect them. It’s sickening that the governor can’t wait to ‘have the first shot!’

WOW!! What an insensitive jerk

On August 12, 2011, christine johnson wrote:

i am lenne lenape(Delaware Indian) and through my culture and traditions our wildlife is part of mother earth and part of the Creators hand on this earth.I,am also from the Wolf clan of Lenapes and the wolf has a spiritual place among my people.The Creator has said we need to take care of all our creatures,four legged,winged ones,ones that crawl and two legged.I,am saddened by the out right disrespect of our brother the wolf. Prayers to the Creator for no harm to come to this beautiful animal.

On August 12, 2011, faraday hosseinipour wrote:

Save the Wolves! They are a beautiful, intelligent social creature. How can mankind be so cruel.

On August 12, 2011, Mary wrote:

I’m with this group but I can’t donate. But this is stupid of what they did, I mean what did wolves do to us?? NOTHING. They are animals of God! If they rabies it’s okay to put them down but to kill them for no reason?? That’s sad! These are God’s creatures! God does not like to see anything of hes creation die or let alone be killed! I hope you Governors and Senators see this and every other comment because these are God’s creation! Think about it!

On August 12, 2011, Rose Marie Baiga wrote:

I am appalled at this extermination of these beautiful creatures,what in Gods name is wrong with you people. We are suppose to take Care of Gods Animals not Kill them.If you have one ounce of heart stop this slaughter. Hope you can sleep at night.I am pissed off

On August 12, 2011, Kimberly wrote:

Let The Wolves Live!!!! Leave them alone!!!!

On August 12, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

Yes, I just phoned, but I want to make myself very clear. You kill any wolves, plans to visit your state are going to be cancelled, purchasing anything from your state is not going to happen. In other words…you are going to be BOYCOTTED, and this message is going to be sent from coast to coast. Sleep well with blood on your hands.

On August 12, 2011, Justin Forte wrote:

Thank You Friends Of Animals For All You Are Doing To Help Save The Wolves.

On August 12, 2011, Kimberly wrote:

I wrote to all the Governors to ask them to stop the killing of wolves. My son died in Iraq for all our freedom and also all of the animals should have the same right, to live free and protected by us, who else is going to do it.

On August 12, 2011, jennifer wrote:

Thank you, Friends of Animals, for your time and diligence to help try and save the wolves (and all of the other animals). After bringing my attention to what is going on with the wolves, it was my pleasure to send some emails to the governors who agree with the disgusting acts of allowing the slaughter of one of God’s most beautiful creatures. The world is getting worse day-by-day with the sense of ease it seems that people stand by and either allow or contribute to its destruction. If we all do our part, God willing, we can stop some of it and Friends of Animals is truly a blessing and I applaud you!

On August 12, 2011, lynda wrote:

i have sent my comments to these insensitive govs wolves have always shared our land. Salazar sickens me the most. he bows down to his cronies the ranchers. shame!

On August 12, 2011, Geri Graham wrote:

It seems to me that the “American Way” has gone seriously off the tracks when wild mustangs and wolves are destroyed to save a farmer the trouble of protecting his animals. Don’t just boycott the states of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, starve the farmers out, refuse to buy their beef or their produce. See how they like being on the other end of the gun. I can’t believe that Canada was stupid enough to help Yellowstone repopulate their wolf population only to watch the native population be wiped out. Had we known, believe me, we wouldn’t have sent a single wolf south of the border. How long until they start hunting “our” wolves in Yellowstone?

On August 12, 2011, Elaine Hanna wrote:

I am Canadian and I know if that happened here I would be fired up I am very incensed and I wonder how these Governors would feel if they were hunted down as they plan to do to these beautiful animals. The world is going to hell in a hand-basket and this is just one more hit for politics.That is what it boils down to.

On August 12, 2011, Ryan Beemer wrote:

I’m Republic. But I like how Clinton protected things that need to be if we keep killing them. Run Obama out! He is worthless n doesn’t care about anything in the U.S. that’s why he’s passing dumb laws that shouldn’t be. Taking thing’s away. Someone will get him. But let’s run him out of office n the U.S. and make him the most hated. I know they only 4 terms. But bring Clinton back or someone that’s about the U.S. and about us. Because he’s not.

On August 12, 2011, Karri Conatser wrote:

Preserve our Wolves. This is truly sad. We all need to come together and let our voices be heard. Please everyone; write these three Governors when they get flooded with mail expressing our support for the preservation of Wolves it will make an impact.

On August 12, 2011, Jennifer Manchester wrote:

This is outrageous. If there are only about 2000 wolves in all three states combined why would they allow such a slaughter?
The wolves were not put on this earth for the inconvenience of

those ranchers. If anything the ranchers are the inconvenience to the wolves. They were here first and have as much right to exist as people do. Everyone please boycott these states. It seems money is the only thing that talks these days

On August 12, 2011, Douglas Higgins wrote:

I’m commenting on the program about saving the wolves. Your comments are wrong because you haven’t seen what the wolves do in the northwest. They are eliminating the deer abnd elk population along with the problems that they are causing the farmers and their cattle. They even kill sheep and the dogs that are helping heard the sheep.Have you ever seen how they kill and animal. They don’t kill the animal first and eat. They start eating the animal while alive and finally the animal will die from stress and bleeding to death. They also kill for the fun of it. So please don’t make any more comments until you know more about what you are talking about. The Gov. of Idaho is really concerend about what is happening with the wolf problem and out of frustration made the comments that you people made public.

On August 12, 2011, Alex Srenaski wrote:

Please do everything you can to stop this injustice. ..Eradicate cattle ranchers. I don’t care what it takes, but I don’t want the wolves to die; they’re my favorite animal and I don’t want them gone.

On August 12, 2011, ELISE LARANANG wrote:

I respect animals more than i respect people. Animals do not have a voice, and I devote my life to representing that voice.
When I saw this on JVM tonight, all I could do is ball my eyes out. I was laid off from my job, so I do not have any money to donate, but I will spread the word as far and wide as possible, to every tip of the Earth if I have to. I will not sleep until I know this train of madness has been derailed!!!!

On August 12, 2011, james wrote:

it should stop

On August 12, 2011, Crystal Jones wrote:

Please stop this!! I object to the killing of wolves and any other animal!!

On August 12, 2011, Charlene wrote:

STOP this insanity. Is nothing safe anymore? Doesn’t anyone care or have a heart? Look at their faces and how they remain with one another forever. I hope these people sleep at night. I am ashamed of them

On August 12, 2011, carol schaaf wrote:

These states are beautiful, and its up to the state and federal governments to protect the environment and the animals that live there. We need to save the wolves before they become extinct.

On August 12, 2011, Kendal Wiseman-Dover wrote:

Why would you even consider the slaughter of these majestic animals? Have you no morals or ethics? They were brought to the brink of extinction by humans once before, and revived by people who understood the species and cared enough to work toward that goal. Now, a bunch of neanderthals are ready to do it again!

Please, come out of the cave before it is too late to save these guardians!

On August 12, 2011, carole pulley wrote:

This has to be the most cruel and insane action I can imagine. I live in Wyoming, and never thought i’d live to hear this story. Our government has made a mess of everything it touches. If I could afford to move I would be out of here ASAP. When and where this will end is anyones guess. I think this is just the start and is going to continue unchecked until we get rid of the politicians who added this to a budget bill and let them know we won’t stand for it. Stop this madness before it is to late for the beautiful wolves. If you are reading this text, e-mail, facebook or twitter as many people as you can and have their voices heard. Maybe even let our President know how strongly we feel.

On August 12, 2011, jean stigers wrote:

These 3 governor,Idaho Butch Otter, Montana Brian D. Schweitzer, Matt Mead of Wyoming, think they are God. These animals were put on earth my our father above, just because they are governors they think they can speak for everyone. Wolves can’t speak for themselves so we as humans need to speak for them. Leave the wolves alone, they are beautiful animals, they hurt just like we do, they feel pain, and for these 3 governors to order their deaths is a disgrace to this planet that God gave us.

On August 12, 2011, Jolene Zeigler wrote:

Are you kidding?

I understand controlling an over abundant population, but.. all of them, really? My goodness what are we teaching our children in this great country of ours? It’s ok to kill people too, if we get too hungry & go looking for food. Because gee aren’t we animals too? Can’t we bait them into a cage & release them where there’s more food for them? I am totally against annihilating all of them, this has to STOP before August 30th! Where are the wealthy outspoken celebrities now?

On August 12, 2011, Melinda wrote:

Can anyone tell me if there is going to be a protest in favor of the wolves in Texas? I want to help. ty

On August 12, 2011, Marilyn Prusa wrote:

How can a rider like this one be slipped into a budget bill? We, the American People, do not stand for the extermination of a wonderful animal, just because some idots in the government sneak this trhough. Wolves are the closet animal to the tamed dog Without the wolf, we wouldn’t have “man’s best friend”. I wonder if any of those people have a family dog….if so then they will be killing its relative. Shame on the government for allowing this type of murder to occur.

Help save this breed. What part of nature will be next?

On August 12, 2011, Monica Warner wrote:

Wolves are such beautiful creatures…Why do this? Why ensure their extinction? They need food to survive, just as much as human. So they are being punished for finding food and eating it? It’s the fault of human beings that so many animals have become so close to extinction…And all this time you see everyone supporting the animals and making laws to keep them safe and alive then they go and do this…Why are wolves so different from the other endangered animals? They need food, water and air to survive, they breathe the same air as we do, they have families like we do. They feel pain, sorrow, joy and love, just as we do. So they are being punished for doing what is in their nature to do..hunt! This makes me ashamed to be an American…it makes me ashamed to be human. Has our species really gotten so bad as to kill something that is already on the verge of their end just because they get angry at them? Well I guess so…If the people of OUR generation is really this bad, how bad will the next one be? I don’t even want to know..

On August 12, 2011, Damian Bowsher wrote:

You kill these beautiful animals and it’s just as bad as mass slaughter of humans if not worse. Wolves are amazing creatures that have every right to live. You people are monsters for even considering something like this. No, worse than monsters. Wolves need to be protected. If you are true Americans you will stop this bull crap. What would our founding fathers say if they knew what you were trying to do?

On August 12, 2011, Mindy wrote:

A question. Is there anyway we could also boycott any meat products that come from the cattle of these ranchers in these states? I believe if we did, then maybe it would really send a loud and clear message to not only the coldblooded scumbags for governors,but also those greedy, apathetic ranchers and the stupid, gun happy hunters.

Its times like these I wish a disease would be sent by God to wipe out all cattle to punish all those that were greedy and heartless. Its not like we really and truly need cows anyways.We can always learn grow and eat other things that wouldn’t cause so much destruction to the environment, and cause people to be cold, cruel,money hungry and selfish.

But, you know that could happen if wolves start to go extinct, and a disease normally only seen in gophers and rabbits, jumps species and starts not only making the cattle very ill; but kills them off. It could very well happen.

On August 12, 2011, Connie Crews wrote:

What is wrong with people?!!! I have raised two wolves and they are as human or more so than we are. They were here long before we were and have taught us so much. I was born in Idaho and love the people and state but I refuse to visit
a state who could be a part of this extinction. Shame on you!! I will be, as well as, encourage my friends to be a major part of a boycott on travel to your state. I will not

spend money nor support anyone who kills wolves. They are one of the most revered animals in the world and important to our echo system. Connie Crews, New Mexico

On August 12, 2011, Jacklyn wrote:

I cannot understand the reasoning for the slaughter of such a beautiful animal. They have just as much right to live as the people wanting to shoot them. I wonder how they would feel if it were tags on politicians!! I guess the best thing to do is pray that God will intervene in this after all it’s His creation. I can’t imaging looking in the eyes of that animal and then be able to shoot it. This is disgraceful.

On August 12, 2011, Karen Bone wrote:

How could you even consider this! I and my friends have livestock, but we wouldn’t even think of slaughtering this majestic creation. They were put here for a reason, just like people. We are supposed to be stewards of the creators creations, not strippers of it. We need wolves in our system. They are a part of us. We should be learning form them…not destroying them….please…think about this with your heart…please!

On August 12, 2011, Edgardamas wrote:

America, let’s help these beautiful animals, don’t allow the government and ranchers get rid of them. They are part of gods incredible creation. let’s not forget they are in their own habitat , we are the ones invading wolfs territory.

On August 12, 2011, wendy wrote:

Please remember to email these governor and express your outrage!!!!!!!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, JULIE RHODES wrote:

I have e=-mailed each governor involved and asked every soul I know to do the same and will continue until the slaughter is stopped. There are more vital issues to spend their time / money on than destroying these beautiful animals. We have some wolves here in Michigan and feel fortunate to have seen a few.

On August 12, 2011, eric wrote:

I feel that this whole situation is unacceptable there is no point to kill these wolves let then live and continue there lives these beautiful animals are the cousins of mans best friends killing these wolves is like taking a dog and just taking its life once again this is pointless and we all need help and save not only these helpless wolves but every other endangered animal !!!!

On August 12, 2011, Rachael wrote:

Thank you Jane Velez-Mitchell and Priscilla Feral for speaking out for America’s wolves tonight! (8/12/11) It is absolutely necessary for the public to become aware of what is happening in MT, ID and WY; everyone involved in this broadcast did a wonderful job (down to the technicians and producers) and it was very well done. THANK YOU!

On August 12, 2011, cheyenne wrote:

why kill something that cant tell u how it feels they put ainmals on the endangered list for a reason so they can stay safe. what have the wolfs ever done to the people in congress n this world they are just trying to live they are livin too? hunters should be hunted to see how it feels. what will be next killing bunnies cause they ate your flower from your garden. we need everyone who loves animals to join together n fight for them cuz they don’t have a voice. so be there voice and SAVE THE WOLFS !!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, carolyn wrote:

I CAN UNDERSTAND THEY ARE KILLING SOME OF THE THE FARMERS LIVESTOCK, BUT WHAT DO WE DO THEN, WHEN THE BROWN BEAR KILLS YOUR FAMILY PET, OR THE FOX RAIDS THE CHICKEN COOP AND KILLS ALL THE CHICKENS. SHOULD WE ELIMINATE ALL OF THOSE ANIMALS, TOO? DO WE KILL ALL THE PSYCHOPATHS, PEDOPHILES….(SEEMS SIMILAR TO ME) NO!!! WE GIVE THEM FREE ROOM AND BOARD. (COMPLIMENTS OF THE VICTIMS TAXES)WHY WHEN AN ANIMAL ATTACKS, WE HUMANS KILL…YET WHEN A HUMAN KILLS, WE NURTURE THEM!

On August 12, 2011, jacqueline gwilliam wrote:

STOP THE KILLING, SAVE THE WOLVES. HUMANS ARE THE RUINATION OF ALL THAT’S BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL. THERE ARE NOT THAT MANY LEFT LET US HAVE WHAT THEE IS. HAVE A HEART……

On August 12, 2011, lisa wrote:

boycott beef! boycott potatoes! and boycott travel to these states!

On August 12, 2011, Dawn Wiedenhoft-Holdsworth wrote:

Wow!! Once again the fools with their guns that feel like they have a right to kill whatever may be their nuisance fixation of the moment. Who do these people think they are to hunt and kill a living breathing being? Right now it’s the wolves last week it’s the whales and seals, next week hard telling. Doesn’t every living thing have a purpose in this world? How would these same people feel if the laws were created that it was open hunting season on the politicians and their families or just people in general that are different and could be looked at as a nuisance to others. I really find it hard to believe that in today’s society we still have people that think this way, killing of anything especially to kill because of the belief of it being a problem is wrong and a twisted way to believe. After all isn’t that why we have prisons full of people that have broken this very law? It’s called MURDER. The natural balance of life should be protected by all. Do we know what the future outcome may be by wiping out different species? Haven’t we as people already wiped out species of animals or almost wiped them out and have had bad repercussions from doing this? That’s why the wolf went back on an endangered species list because man almost wiped them out of existence. Leave the poor creatures of the world alone and let nature take its course.

On August 12, 2011, jeanette wrote:

I just emailed all three Govs. Thanks for the information in allowing me to do so!!!! I have a trip out west planned and these are now taken off of my list of states to visit!

On August 12, 2011, p n wrote:

most beautiful animals that roam this earth I saw one once in the wild I will never forget it maybe that will be the last time if you idiots make them extinct who gives you the right to decide what gets to live or die I thought that was up to a higher power or has there been a second coming that I have not heard about?

On August 12, 2011, Julie wrote:

I’ve emailed and face booked my friends. This is beyond words and comprehension.

On August 12, 2011, Julie wrote:

For once, I’d like to see a politician do the right thing rather than being motivated by greed.

On August 12, 2011, Pamela Mardis wrote:

I am so distraught at the news of opening season on these beautiful creatures of GOD! They are cousins of our domestic dogs. I have 5 feral cats that I’ve had since they were only a few weeks old and bottled fed most. Have adopted out and tamed numerous ferals to save their lives. WHY would anyone be so cruel to MURDER these precious lives? I am truly upset and disturbed by this malicious endeavor of sick humans! Please Save our WOLVES

On August 12, 2011, Shenese wrote:

Save the WOLVES!!!!!!!!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

I have called and left a message or email with each of the 3 governors; Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. I have told them that neither myself, nor my friends will ever visit any of the 3 states, nor buy anything from any of the 3, and I am plastering their misdeeds all over the Internet. In other words, they are about to learn the full meaning of BOYCOTT. I have fought to save the wolf for about 40 years. I have known wild wolves. They are docile, beautiful, family oriented and loyal, not to mention, extremely intelligent. I speak from personal experience. I got to know one very closely. I’ll never forget my best friend, Thor.

On August 12, 2011, DR IN TEXAS wrote:

IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT THE PAST. I GUESS WE HAVEN’T LEARNED ANYTHING, AND MONEY SEEMS TO BE WHAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WORSHIP. I KNOW THAT TIMES ARE HARD, BUT THIS IS NOT THE ANSWER.

IT IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS TO STICK A RIDER ABOUT WILDLIFE IN A BUDGET BILL. OH, I AM SURE IT IS LEGAL AND GOES ON ALL THE TIME, BUT THAT CERTAINLY DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT.

I WILL NOT TRAVEL OR PURCHASE ANYTHING IN A STATE THAT THINKS THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE NO ANIMALS LEFT TO HUNT OR EAT OR SUPPOSEDLY HAVE DOMINION OVER. AT SOME POINT AFTER THAT, THE HUMAN ANIMAL WILL DISAPPEAR. I AM BEGGING NOW, TOO. PLEASE, PLEASE SAVE OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES.

On August 12, 2011, Kathy Crose wrote:

I have been signing every petition since this first came out before President Obama removed them. This is the last straw for me about Ken Salazar. I am going to send a petition to recall and remove Salazar from the Secretary of Interior position since he has done nothing but sold his office for Big Oil and Big Ranchers. He is supposed to protecting the environment and the species and he has done neither. It is about time people spoke up and did something right, like let them know that this is wrong and for the fact, President Obama can be recalled as well.

On August 12, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

To Kathy Crose: Let me know when you do…I’ll be the signature after yours…and I can get more.

On August 12, 2011, david/cheryl wrote:

This is horrific.SAVE THE WOLVES.They were brought back to Yellowstone in 1995,and now a few farmers loose a few cattle,they want to do away with these beautiful animals.Remember Wyoming as well as Montana have “open range”,so if an sheep wonders to far,oh well!!.Wolves have to eat as well.My wife and I love Montana,but if this law passes,we have no problem boycotting any of these 3 western states.Can we write Wyoming’s congressmen,or what else can someone do.JVM,we love your show.Have you ever heard a wolf howl?.If you have,you’ll NEVER FORGET IT…EVER.Take care and thank-you for bringing this to people’s attention,David/Cheryl

On August 12, 2011, Matt wrote:

Change.org Someone write a petition.

On August 12, 2011, Curt Briggs wrote:

Allowing wolves to be trapped is unusually cruel. Trapped animals die a slow cruel death and often will chew off their legs to escape traps. Absolutely inhumane. Shame on governments that allow such cruelty!

On August 12, 2011, Ron wrote:

What in the world is wrong with our government to allow such an atrocious act? These animals in the late 1800’s were near extinction, so does our government or we as human beings not learn from our mistakes? The wolf was added to the Endangered Species Act when in 1973 when the population in the lower 48 states plunged to around 400. The gray wolf was one of the first species listed as endangered under this Act. The Endangered Species Act reflects a resurgence of environmentalism by outlawing the injuring or killing of species on the brink of extinction…and now our government leaders want to ignore what this act stands for…!!!??? The bald eagle, once almost extinct like the wolf has made a remarkable comeback. If our government allows innocent wolves to be slaughtered for no plausible reason…will the bald eagle be next on the list??? WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!!!

On August 12, 2011, Helen Shumaker wrote:

I just sent e-mails to the governors of these three states. We visited each state last year, but if the wolves are hunted and killed, I informed the governors that we will take our vacation $$ elsewhere in the future. These precious animals must be protected!

On August 12, 2011, Ivory Li wrote:

Pls feel free to copy this and send it in an email to the three governors. There is strength in numbers.

Gentlemen: Are you gentle men or men who would allow the random killing of Wolves? Could you live with your conscience knowing that you allowed the extermination of the closet animal to the tamed dog. The rest of the states are looking at you wondering how this could possibly be allowed by anyone with a heartbeat.If this plan is allowed to be implemented then NO animal is safe in the future. What is next..the Husky???
Governor Butch Otter, do you want to be known and remembered as the butcher of Idaho?

Governor Brian D. Schwetzer, do you want to be know and remembered as Brian Death Schwetzer?

Governor Matt Mead, do you want to be known and remembered as Mad Meat?

Please do not bring shame on your states. Do not allow the extermination of Wolves in your states. Protect America’s wildlife..stop the slaughter of Wolves. Show the rest of the states that you can do the right thing. Let the media report that Idaho, Montana and Wyoming will preserve and protect the American Wolf just as much as they protect the American Eagle. They are both part of the American culture. Show the world that you are gentle men.

On August 12, 2011, Dawn Duvo wrote:

I would like to hold Hands Around America for Wolves,but did not get the media attention it needed,to really take shape.I will like to hold it again with your help. Can we set a Saturday or Sunday date so more people can join?

On August 12, 2011, Carol Gregus wrote:

This is so wrong on so many levels. It is heart breaking, to say the least. What have we become? Please boycott Idaho, Alaska, Montana and Wyoming until they find it within their souls to stop this madness. Anyone who supports killing wolves is, quite frankly, sick and I hope you burn in hell.

On August 13, 2011, Veronica wrote:

Obama does not deserve to be a human, nor do these governors-

I hope they all have a horrible life … for okaying the inhumane killing of wolves-

God created these beautiful creatures and these sick so called men, want to kill them.

Bad wishes for all of them.

On August 13, 2011, Charlie schwartz wrote:

This is heartbreaking and sickening. Why are we exterminating these wonderful beings? We are supposed to be Americans.

I am heartbroken. I am sickened by Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.

On August 13, 2011, Juanita Knight wrote:

I think that humankind has destroyed so much of this wonderful world God has given us to care for. This is just another example of how little we deserve to have domain over this planet. Maybe our time to go is here for a reason. How we have failed and continue to fail this world,by demonstrating such disregard for other living creatures who we share this world with.

On August 13, 2011, Brian Modena wrote:

This is so maddening!! I heard of this for the first time today on CNN. Argghhhh!!!!!!! I have donated to friends of animals and emailed the governors. I will be emailing my congressman and the White House as well. Please do the same!

Sometimes I just look at our actions, and have to shake my head. How can people be so blind. It’s really sad. I’ve had enough with this…we’re not going to take it anymore!!

On August 13, 2011, Martha wrote:

How can Congress live with themselves? They are making a mess of the Country, now they want blood also, even if it’s from the “Great Wolves of These States”.Once they are gone we will ever see them again, like the Dinosaur’s but they weren’t killed off by humans. They are beautiful creature’s of God. Years ago I had a Hybrid dog, part Wolf and Husky, she was a wonderful dog, so I am thinking about this and it pretty much upsets we, that this is happening. Anyone having anything to do with this slaughter should be ashamed of themselves, hope you can live with this.

On August 13, 2011, Debbie wrote:

I want to cry…But, I can’t…I have to fight. I’M FIGHTING MAD

On August 13, 2011, mary parish wrote:

What is America coming to!!! We must stop this at once .
If we kill the wolf off what is going to be next.

We have learned so much from this beautiful animal and can learn so much more. What is are government thinking? Well that is the big problem they are not thinking. What can we do to show are government this is wrong !!!! Come on people we must speak for the American Wolves.

On August 13, 2011, DR IN TEXAS wrote:

IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT THE PAST. I GUESS WE HAVEN’T LEARNED ANYTHING, AND MONEY SEEMS TO BE WHAT A LOT OF PEOPLE WORSHIP. I KNOW THAT TIMES ARE HARD, BUT THIS IS NOT THE ANSWER.

IT IS COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS TO STICK A RIDER ABOUT WILDLIFE IN A BUDGET BILL. OH, I AM SURE IT IS LEGAL AND GOES ON ALL THE TIME, BUT THAT CERTAINLY DOES NOT MAKE IT RIGHT.

I WILL NOT TRAVEL OR PURCHASE ANYTHING IN A STATE THAT THINKS THIS IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMEDAY THERE WILL BE NO ANIMALS LEFT TO HUNT OR EAT OR SUPPOSEDLY HAVE DOMINION OVER. AT SOME POINT AFTER THAT, THE HUMAN ANIMAL WILL DISAPPEAR. I AM BEGGING NOW, TOO. PLEASE, PLEASE SAVE OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES.

On August 13, 2011, H.O.W.L. wrote:

I thought that riders we’re illegal. This is not only angering because wolves are getting killed, but also because the government is signing stuff that they didn’t even read. Killing off wolves will seriously upset the food chain. Without the wolves, prey animals will begin to over populate and the balance will be outta whack. “Whats one species?” People say, but killing off one species can affect the whole ecological system. I hope that people come to their senses and continue to preserve these beautiful creatures.

On August 13, 2011, Debbie wrote:

It is a crime against nature to try to eradicate wolves from this planet. Wolves are the perfect animal, it attacks only the weak or aging prey. It lives in harmony within its social structure as well as within the environment they live in. Wolves are so affectionate and have a strict hierarchy that THEY could teach humans if only WE would listen. I have raised wolf hybrids and they lived 13, and 14 years. My Nanuk and Tonkawaekon were as my children and that is how we should treat nature,”as our children” because if we do not, we will only be killing ourselves. How many times do we have to repeat history before we get it? Are we not the most supreme animals on this planet, would the wolves do this to us if it was reversed? we must protect these wonderful animals! It is now!!!!!!!!

On August 13, 2011, www.13thstudiomedia.com wrote:

I will not only be traveling else where but as of Monday 13thStudioMedia will not sell products in these states. We also plan to request Apple to bar anyone in these states from purchasing one of our products on iTunes!

On August 13, 2011, Sharon R wrote:

So you are killing the wolves, what are you going to do to the gangs that are in your state? Are they still free to roam?

On August 13, 2011, Laura Ray wrote:

I don’t understand why people think they are so much more important than other animals. Like Rodney King said, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Leave the wolves alone!

On August 13, 2011, Victoria Level wrote:

I know that if we all agree to boycott these states that the Wolf slaughtering will stop!!! We need to stop killing all the animals that make up our world. Without them the planet will not survive!!!

On August 13, 2011, Denny wrote:

If the wolves bother you, move out of their territory. No need to be shooting them.

On August 13, 2011, rui coimbra wrote:

To the governors: this is cruel, shameful and shows ignorance. Wolves are our friends. They are at our mercy. Are we now killing the innocent and the weak? Has our level of arrogance reached that high? Wolves are at the center of our civilization. The twin orphans who founded Rome were fed and kept alive by a female wolf. Wolves are caring, sensitive, delicate, family oriented, shy, playful, orderly, discreet, polite, beautiful, sophisticated, warm and a true example to us all. Killing them should be considered a Crime Against Humanity. They are part of our history and, through dogs, a sign of cooperation and dignity. We have to let their voices heard. Please do something today. Write. Call. Show your outrage. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

On August 13, 2011, renee' catagnus wrote:

why would ANYONE want to kill such a beautiful, intelligent animal?wolves are a part of our country.i think wolves are magnificent animals!my winter coat has black wolves on it because i love wolves!PLEASE DON’T DESTROY ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS WE HAVE!!

On August 13, 2011, Richard Anderson wrote:

We are not only cancelling our Vacation Plans to that state, but we are also starting a rally in the state of Connecticut to make more people aware of this outrage - and will encourage many more people to avoid these 3 states because of their terrible position concerning the safety and protection of the American Wolf.

Our word will truly spread far across our area.
Let this be a lesson for these idiots in office in those 3 states.

Richard Anderson
Connecticut

On August 13, 2011, Amber K wrote:

This so heartbreaking!! It makes me sick! How dare ANYBODY play god and destroy these beautiful creatures!! SHAME ON YOU CONGRESSMEN!!! SAVE THE WOLVES!!!!!!

On August 13, 2011, Angela wrote:

this is wrong on so many levels the wolf may be off the endangered species list but that is not good enough reason to hunt them and put them back on the list. >:(

On August 13, 2011, Kaz Witchie Spirytwolf wrote:

I can only be with you all in spirit to help you as i live in Australia so do you best guys my heart and spirit are fighting alongside you to protect our most beautiful creature the WOLF

On August 13, 2011, marcia wrote:

How can this happen in our country. Complete horror SAVE OUR WOLVES….. They our God’s creatures too. Just like all humans.

On August 13, 2011, Amy Larcom wrote:

I am applaud about ending the Killing of Wolves and animals .. I am tired of people whom are suppose to represent what the People want and they do the OPPOSITE.. The PEOPLE voted you in, I will Not travel to any of these states and I am going to be calling the Governors on this ISSUE.. Why kill and destroy these precious animals that God PUT on this Earth … So Sad, thanks for all you have done .. Friends for animals..

On August 13, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

These farmers that are under this so called unscientific banner for murdering the wolf had darn well better have camera in hand to show that it is a wolf that is killing any of their livestock. I don’t have a clue as to where they get the assumption it was wolf. If they find a mauled cow, sheep whatever…it’s not a wolf. A wolf leaves nothing. Only bones. It hunts for survival only….unlike man. Only 1 out of every 14 attempts of a wolf hunt are successful. They are smart..they stay away from man. They only bring down the lame, old and sick, therefore, making the herd of moose,deer, caribou stronger. The wolf is a very social animal. The alpha male and female hunt. Aunts and uncles watch out for the pups. They mate for life. This is definely murder intertwined with politics, greed, and nut cases.

On August 13, 2011, Amy Larcom wrote:

I am appauled about the Killing of Wolves and animals .. I am tired of people whom are suppose to represent what the People want and they do the OPPOSITE.. The PEOPLE voted you in, I will Not travel to any of these states and I am going to be calling the Governors on this ISSUE.. Why kill and destroy these precious animals that God PUT on this Earth … So Sad, thanks for all you have done .. Friends for animals..

On August 13, 2011, Mari Clark wrote:

I have one question, since when is it out job to decide that a certain animal should be killed. I am so very upset about all this talk of wolves. The are beautiful animals. I can’t see how we as man have a right to kill off anything. I truly think that these people should think twice before doing it. God created these animals, just as he created us. Now I am sure we would not want anyone to hunt us down and kill us. I sure know I wouldn’t.

On August 13, 2011, Jacek Czuba wrote:

To be honest, it became international - I saw this video on polish TV.

Are those senators nuts? Shooting 80% of wolves off is not madness - it’s just stupid. Killing 80% of anything, any specie is just damn extinction. It’s damn holocaust! Moreover it leads to problems with ecological balance!

Everywhere US is acting like world’s police and the establishment cannot even do anything right on its own yard? Too sad, that “greens” could be totally ignored in those states.

I’ll share this video with my polish friends, maybe we could do some howling in Warsaw for wolves across the ocean.

But one thing is missing - why those people want to do this hunting? Is it because those redneck farmers don’t want to spare a few dollars on electric fences? Wolves are afraid of people and attack cattle only if they are starving hungry. What the hell?

Or maybe some people are just dying to shoot to something? I have an advice - shoot to yourself. It’s easier and no innocent creature will be hurt.

On August 13, 2011, Jacek Czuba wrote:

I forgot one thing, I was too angry after hearing all this cruel stupidity.

Maybe the organisation would make an international petition for people to sign. I know a lot of countries that are more into wildlife, where people will sign this immediately. Poland. Finland. Czech Republic. Sweden, Norway, Russia, Latvia etc etc etc. Please let us help you and your magnificent wolves.

On August 13, 2011, Pat wrote:

I just sent emails to the governors of Idaho, Wyoming and Montana that they have the power to stop an unnecessary extinction of a large piece of American history. It is barbaric to me that the slaughter of such majestic animals, who are already low in numbers, have no where to go, are set to be killed for absolutely no reason. I guess we’ll all have to look at pictures to remember what wolves look like if this is not stopped immediately, I truly hope the states involved listen to all of our voices and put a stop to this. All man seems to want to do is seek and destroy, WHY? History just keeps repeating itself, is nothing sacred? Pat

On August 13, 2011, Casie Marie Pierce wrote:

I’m enraged by what I saw on the news last night, had tears in my eyes! How in the world can some people do this to human nature? God brought these creatures into this world for a purpose. The money invested into ammunition and guns can have a more positive approach. Why not help human beings instead that are starving in the US plus other countries or donate money to no-kill shelters?

Something has to be done or the killings will just continue on to other states, countries until there are no more Wolves left on earth. So what if your crops have died, can be replaced but an animal’s life cannot. Please support the effort of life towards these beautiful creatures. Thank you. :)

On August 13, 2011, Charles Lesher wrote:

Please protect our wild wolves.

They are a part of our marvelous American heritage that can soon be gone.

God bless!

On August 13, 2011, THOMAS VOORHEES wrote:

this is insane why,why,why,why would any human being let this happen. whats the end result please in the name of all that’s holy do not authorize this insanity move on to bigger global problems.

On August 13, 2011, Kyle Miller wrote:

Why is the answer always “kill it”? First we pass laws to protect and build up endangered animal populations and when we reach the point of over population and “nuisance” wildlife, we pass laws to kill them. What a system. What is wrong with a neuter program (wolves), if necessary, instead of killing them. It seems to me a humane and viable solution to use something like baited “birth control” food.

Kyle L. Miller

On August 13, 2011, Joe L wrote:

Killing wolves is wrong, wrong, wrong. Don’t vote for any politician involved in the removal or killing of wolves. These politicians need to be voted out! No exceptions! Take EVERY opportunity you have to vote out all politicians in favor of removing wolves from the endangered species list.

On August 13, 2011, carole pulley wrote:

I also have been up most of the night letting people know whats happening. The right thing to do is leave the wolves be!!!! but if something must be done all 3 states have more than enough open land to build a sanctuary or preserve in each state, they would not only save the wolves but many people would visit bringing in revenue. There are other options besides extinction. Please rethink your decisions governors, do the right and human thing save the wolves like we did with the wales, buffaloes, baby seals etc. it is not a hard thing to do the right thing, you would stand out and your choice would define the kind of human being you really are. PLEASE change this before it is too late. DO NOT let hindsight become the excuse for bad legislature!!!!!

On August 13, 2011, Tammy S. wrote:

I was saddened to learn about this yesterday when I was watching the Jane Velez-Mitchell show. I am an animal lover, rescue stray dogs (have kept one so far) and take them to the local animal shelter, where they are saved, not killed, until someone adopts them. This is just another sad moment and what is really happening to our country! Killing innocent animals? I think we all seem to forget THEY were here first and we are taking over THEIR land! Get it right Washington and all politicians. You should have no say over the wolves or other animals for that matter. Spend your time trying to save our country from financial ruin!!! Get a clue!!!

On August 13, 2011, Linda Camac wrote:

Many howls and thank you for stepping up for gray wolves! It is the greedy ranchers who want to fall trees and LET THEIR CASH COWS GRAZE ON PUBLIC LANDS - WOLF TERRITORY!!!! The hunters, who ALSO do not want to compete with an apex predator for prey animals are happy to do the dirty work of killing the wolves. The two-legged hunters are actually weakening the elk herds by taking the strongest trophy animals for their walls of shame. The sadistic remarks of hunters on public forums who want to BRUTALIZE wolves even before killing them, is sick and something that must be stopped!!! They will literally be arrowing wolves to death in less than 3 weeks! Unthinkable - the wolf is the father of all dogs - some species - same DNA - canis lupus!

On August 13, 2011, mfoster wrote:

I am appalled by the actions of the so called leaders of the states involved in the killing of wolves. This is a movement of hunters who are afraid of the decline of deer, elk,etc. that will make it harder for them to shoot their trophy animals. I have no regard for them. Wolves hunt the weaker of the herds thus leaving the elk and deer with the stronger of the species…

Shame on our congress for allowing these ideas to float under the radar of protection and then get voted into law.
Shame on the gov. of Idaho for his coonass attitude.

On August 13, 2011, TheCardboardBox wrote:

I watched a video on CNN about the wolves. All I can say now is that this is COMPLETELY unfair to the poor creatures. I just can’t believe how few are left in the west, and that there are people out there that won’t open their eyes and see what evil they are doing. I am praying that as many people as possible can rise to this problem and help make a difference.
-TheCardboardBox

On August 13, 2011, Dylan wrote:

Please stop the insanity..the mass murdering of wolves is despicable. What is becoming of our nation and the beauty it once held. Destroying our wildlife is going to destroy all of us, sooner or later!

On August 13, 2011, Harriet Foster wrote:

It seems we human beings have not yet realized we are the caretakers of our planet. Or are we the destroyers and ruin of all that we come in contact with. Do we have too much beauty in our world that we can allow so few to take it away all life on planet earth is precious Every time i have the privilege to view into the lives of wolves i am reminded of our connection we have with them. PLEASE HELP

On August 13, 2011, Sam Hirsch wrote:

We are appalled and livid about this and travel to many of these states but WILL NOT TRAVEL THERE ANYMORE until this atrocity ends. We were even thinking of buying property in Idaho but wont and will let all of our friends know about this and will spread the word far and wide across the US so everyone knows. Please stop this massacre before it starts!!
We have taken away their land and now you are going to eradicate them? This is beyond cruel and senseless.

On August 13, 2011, Brenda Swonger wrote:

What an injustice to kill off the wolves for mankind. These beautiful animals among so many others are being pushed out of there own habitats because of man getting rid of more and more woods and trees for there own purposes. Whatever happened to living among Gods creatures. Humans are becoming more cruel as time goes towards animals. I’d take a animal over a human any day anymore. If you don’t put a stop to this killing of the wolves I myself would consider you no better than a version of Michael Vick and what he did to those poor dogs. No i’m not an animal activist just a person that believes the animals have a right to live to. Try to put yourself in the animals place once.~~Brenda Swonger,Ohio

On August 13, 2011, Priscilla wrote:

I find killing beautiful wolves so unnatural. They are ruining what mother nature intended on being here. I have emailed the three states, and continue.

On August 13, 2011, LAURI GIBSON wrote:

I am absolutely appalled at this slaughter of these beautiful wolves, or any other animals that belong on our planet. We take away much of the land that they are accustomed to roaming on, and then feel as tho they are invading our world! This is totally unacceptable; we need to stop this slaughter,

They have a right to live and roam on THEIR terrain. THIS NEEDS TO STOP! IT IS CRUEL AND INHUMANE!!!

On August 13, 2011, Michelle Breen wrote:

Helpless Critters God Have Mercy on us all !

On August 13, 2011, MaryAnn Routh wrote:

Mr. Governor , WOLVES live in family packs as we do. What gives you the right to wipe them off the earth ?? Who do you think you are ?. GOD Thanks to you , you F***ing Moron !!! What gives you the right to play God with Mother Nature. And why Wolves??? There are many creature`s including us , that over populate the world. WHY , WHY , WHY are you picking on WOLVES ??? You are a very disturbed , can`t say man , cause your not one !!! IDIOT !!!!!!!!!!!

On August 13, 2011, alyssa wrote:

i may be just 11 but i know i love animals help fight to stop the killing

On August 13, 2011, Barbara Caveny wrote:

What is wrong with these idiots trying to get rid of such beautiful animals? Do these so called humane humans not have a soul or a heart? Think not! Remember we ALL pay for the evil we do. SAVE THE WOLVES! Boycott all states that allows this senseless killing to go on and if President Obama is involved with letting these beautiful animals be killed I WILL NOT make the mistake of voting for him again.

On August 13, 2011, Carol wrote:

i saw the program on HLN. I have just finished sending emails to all three governors and Ken Salazar.

I have signed and seen petitions to save the wolves.

Go to change.org save the wolves. You will find numerous petitions at the site

On August 13, 2011, Debra wrote:

And shame on Ken Salazar. He, too, should be contacted—-Department of the Interior
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E-Mail: feedback@ios.doi.gov

On August 13, 2011, budda wrote:

They should leave the wolves alone they are taking the native American Indian believes away the teacher of man kind they are very loyal to each other and to human but once again white man and government take over and destroys every thing they don’t care about if it is not their way it no way.

On August 13, 2011, Derek S. wrote:

This is just slaughter beyond belief. Obviously our U.S. government cannot be trusted to manage wildlife. They’ve already messed up so many things in this country, why pick on the few surviving wolves that are left? Every executive of the three states, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana as well as their governors must be wolf haters, as well as all other dog breeds in general. Don’t kill our wolves, you selfish beings. Go take your hatred governors to the everglades or better yet, let someone else to be in control. As for the people of America, we must rebel and protect these creatures at no extent. Obstruct officials from using their weapons and entering the forest! Hang signs on intersection poles and windows! Brothers and sisters of America, wolves are what brought us Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds, Great Danes, and therefore I say do not be afraid to get out there and make a scene. Fill the in-boxes of governors. Do all you can for wolves, raise a fist in the air, and howl.

On August 13, 2011, Barbara Bussell wrote:

Killing of the wolves is nothing but murder. What you are doing is wonderful. Your protection of the wolves is wonderful.
I am shocked at the people who are wolf haters. They do not know what they are heading for. The revenge of God. I know He cries and Heaven cries every time an animal is killed, unless it is for food. God knows people need to eat.

But the wolves are not for food. They are for our ecosystem. Our forests are saved by the wolves, by keeping the wild herds moving. The grasses growing and keeping the herds healthy. By hunting of the sick,weak,lame and old of the herds.

On August 13, 2011, deirdre dekkiing wrote:

Protect the wolves, we have to learn to live with the native species, after all we are the real intruders.

On August 13, 2011, carole pulley wrote:

I wonder how eager the hunters of the defenseless wolves would be if their names were to become public knowledge. Would they be your next door neighbor? maybe someone who teaches our children? quite possibly an elected official? would you have voted for them had you known their feelings on this subject? I know my vote would have been quite different. PLEASE everybody let them know how you feel.

On August 14, 2011, Jorge Andres wrote:

This is incredible…It is just murder…Without wolves we would have never had dogs!!! Please, say no to the killing of innocent animals!

On August 14, 2011, Jill wrote:

Let’s stand together and save these wolves!! They do not deserve to be slaughtered! They just want to be free and left alone to live! Man has taken over their environment, not the other way around. Write to the governors of these states and tell them to Stop the Killing of wolves!!

On August 14, 2011, Traelynn Neal wrote:

I live in California and we don’t have wolves here but I emailed all three of the governors…We have issues with Bears here, people are so blood thirsty! All I can say is KARMA!

On August 14, 2011, Anna wrote:

It makes me sick. I knew Obama was going to be “bad” and he proved me right. I hope everyone that voted for him is happy with him. Hillary was the better candidate! Wolves where here before the ranchers. They are a beautiful animal. Come on people wake up do something!

On August 14, 2011, lil wolf wrote:

I can’t believe they removed wolves from protection. what does that mean for other animals under protection? are they going to remove the other animals that are under the protected species act from the list? talk about extinction. hearing about the wolves no longer being under protection is so horrible that it sickens me. kill half of the wolf population? what’s wrong with people? the wolves have a right to live on this earth just as much as we humans do. once you wipe out the wolves what’s next? you’re going to find something else to kill and wipe that out until there is nothing left. then you’ll build a bunch of concrete buildings and there would no longer be woods or forests to enjoy. “control the population”?… what about human population? humans have overpopulated the earth for many years, so why have you not told everyone how many children they’re allowed to have in one household and that exceeding that number would equal higher taxes? because we are supposed to be a free country. let those wolves live! they’re a part of nature and nature should be respected and let to live a free happy life like the rest of us.

On August 14, 2011, Dodie Spoto wrote:

I have just one question? When the man in the oval office tucks his daughters in bed at night does his bedtime story include how he signed a bill to allow the slaughtering of animals in the wild?

Glad he wasn’t my father. My parents taught me to respect all living creatures. I am appalled. The politicians have been throwing around the words… (which I perceive bordering on blasphemy) What would Jesus think? So maybe they should ask the question to themselves. I am very ashamed at this subculture of mankind. Animals do not kill for pleasure or money.

On August 14, 2011, Phil wrote:

I particularly like the comments that facilitate taking action, like Debra’s information for contacting Salazar. I’m starting with him. We need to take action. Please keep us up to date.

On August 14, 2011, KKT wrote:

I am appalled by the senseless killing of any living creature. Since I do not have the money to travel anywhere, saying I will be boycotting the 3 states by not traveling there is a moot point. What can I do from my home? Boycotting all of each state’s exports, such as Idaho’s potatoes, punishes the good along with the guilty. I, too, think that every hunter’s name and occupation/place of employment should be published somewhere for the world to see, so that each individual can be asked to reconsider his/her future plans for this bloodbath or else HIS/HER products will be boycotted.

On August 14, 2011, David B wrote:

We subsidize ranchers who then take the money and waste it or worse yet use it to purchase very good lobbyist in DC to write laws that favor their welfare culture. We have all had to re-invent ourselves, our portfolios, job experiences, education etc and yet the ranchers continue to take take take with a welfare mentality our President loves to protect and serve. Its disgusting. If you really want to take a stand cut out 90% of your beef intake. Get your protein source from other products and put them out of business. You might just put an end to their old fashioned ways.

On August 14, 2011, Marian Nelson wrote:

I’m ashamed to live in a country that has no respect for our wildlife. Please stop the killing of these beautiful animals who cannot speak for themselves! This whole country is gun crazy. It’s time to stop these violent acts!!

On August 14, 2011, Andrea wrote:

Leave it to Obama to ruin a population. Write to these 3 governors, Otter-ID (Republican), Schweitzer-MT (Democrat), Mead-WY (Republican) and with the final signature of Obama (Liberal Democrat), to stop the killing of hundreds of wolves. These ranchers already get money from our government when they lose livestock. The answer is not to kill wolves.

On August 14, 2011, m b fisher wrote:

please put a limit on kills and licenses. because no one can bring these animals back when they are gone. it’s so easy to overhunt….between hunting, living conditions, scarcity of food and water at different times, habitat being sold and built on and climate before you know it it will be too late…thank you

On August 14, 2011, carole pulley wrote:

Just a quick note to Phil about contacting Salazar I even e-mailed the President @ this http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact Just another avenue to try. good luck to us all. looks like we are going to need lots of help to save the wolves, since i read last night that in 118days 106 wolves had already been slaughtered.

On August 14, 2011, carole wrote:

Does anyone know of a petition or a rally planned for the state capital here in Cheyenne, Wyoming? if so when and where? maybe that might get some attention.

On August 14, 2011, Joan Sorg wrote:

This saddens me to the depth of my being. NO man has the “right” to pick up a gun and kill innocent wildlife just for the “sport” of it all. These are God’s creations just as we are. The wolves want to live just as much as we all do. Yes, Our country is “gun crazed”. Makes me sick! I will do my part to try to save the wolves and all wildlife. I live in the mountains and so enjoy watching all the wildlife here and I help take care of them all. During this hot summer we got two huge rubber tubs to fill with water for the wildlife up here to drink. Nothing goes to waste here, all left over foods that doesn’t get eaten is tossed out for the wildlife to eat. God bless them all.
Love, in Christ Jesus, Joan

On August 14, 2011, Keith W Otto wrote:

Taking away the Wolves is like taking a part of history away from America.I thought this was the land of the free?

On August 14, 2011, Herb Jenkins wrote:

Dear Mr. Governor of Montana, Utah and Wyoming. You must stop this action against the Wolves! This reminds me how our ancestors treated Native Americans on their land. That was a national crime. Stop the killing now before we wipe out this magnificent animal.

On August 14, 2011, Kathleen wrote:

Just Emailed all three!

On August 14, 2011, stacy wrote:

i want to know where the petition is at….. i want to sign, i absolutely love wolves, i have for years, and i have always stuck up for them. where do i sign. this is just sickening

On August 14, 2011, shirley kline wrote:

President or not! no one has the right to kill innocent animals. First the wolves, then what is next?

On August 14, 2011, Nancy Copeland wrote:

YOU PEOPLE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES………… HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE EXTERMINATED…….. SAVE THE WOLVES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SAVE THE BEAUTIFUL WOLVES !!!

On August 14, 2011, ruth curry wrote:

please do not hurt these animals! STOP THIS NONSENSE

On August 14, 2011, Breanne wrote:

This is terrible! The mindless slaughtering of wolves is destroying the ecosystems of the world! Wolves are a keystone species and they are vital to our world! Me and my dad volunteer at a wolf preserve here in Florida and I have created a strong bond with many of the animals there. A few weeks ago I held a tiny wolf pup in my arms and I said “You will help us to realize the value of your species, little guy.” I will email all of these governors and enlighten them.

On August 14, 2011, Isaida Kornblum wrote:

PLEASE SAVE THE WOLVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE CANNOT LET THIS GO ON.

On August 14, 2011, Frank Robbins wrote:

These beautiful creatures were here in north america long before any of the so called humans ever heard of this place leave them alone and if you have a yearning to kill something kill the son of a bitch you see in the mirror every morning that would do this planet all the good.

On August 14, 2011, Christie wrote:

Is there a petition or anything planned? Please advise

On August 14, 2011, Gianni F Piras wrote:

I’m ashamed to live in a country that has no respect for our wildlife. Please stop the killing of these beautiful animals who cannot speak for themselves! This whole country is gun crazy. It’s time to stop these violent acts!!

On August 14, 2011, Dottie Morris wrote:

Pork barrel spending to save a mouse in Ca., help these beautiful wolves!! No Person should visit these states!!

On August 14, 2011, Jamie wrote:

OMG I am shocked to hear they want to kill these animals! We are the ones taking their land away from them.My husband and I had a arctic grey wolf who recently died after 16 yrs.She was the most loyal dog we could of ever have.People need to realize the are just like us want to take care of their own.Leave them alone,I am disgusted to think that people are just like “KILL THEM”.

On August 14, 2011, angel wrote:

this has to stop now. these hunters wouldn’t like it if someone walked up in there homes and just started firing at them and their families. so they shouldn’t do it to these poor animals because I know they wouldn’t like that if the tables were turned on them and they became the hunted!!!

On August 14, 2011, Marco wrote:

I speak for many Canadians when I say killing wolves is an outrageous thing to do if this happened to people like in WW2 everybody was shocked and outraged (Not Saying That WW2 Was Less Important Because It Is More Important) but this should not go unanswered killing that many wolves in one city would be like a city wide wolficide (Wolf-Genocide) if I could I come protest too!

On August 14, 2011, connie neal wrote:

let us sale “tags”to each of the gov of these states!! Who whats to be the 1st one to “pop” him off???? Wolves are as near to human family construction.,and it is US that has put them in the position they are in now and they are just trying to survive and feed their family just like we are in these depression days and WHO put US in this situation? The same so called gov that is in office now, oh but I forgot he is not starving.

On August 14, 2011, janice cowley wrote:

comments on story about the wolves, yes send our beautiful Canadian Grey Wolves back. The USA government wanted them re-introduced to keep deer and elk herds in control and healthy when yours were all gone. Now they want to cruelly trap and slaughter them, I’m outrage! SEND our beloved Canadian Grey Wolves back!!!!!! please please please

On August 14, 2011, Amanda wrote:

I wrote all three! Maine does not support the killing of the Wolf!

On August 14, 2011, Andrea M. Stephens wrote:

This is a heinous act,shame on those for even thinking about killing these beautiful creatures. We have been waiting for a very long time for the wolf population to be expanded. I understand the need to protect live stock and such, but to kill the beautiful animals God has created, is a crime againist God himself. Every living thing has a purpose, EVEN! wolves. So learn to let go of your stupid need for violence against a living, breathing, feeling animal. “Thru the Eyes of the Wolf you can see the Heart and Soul of all Living Creatures even Humans, so be sure look Deep into the eyes of Mankind”, (author unknown). Although these are not my words, whom so ever wrote this statement knew what they were talking about. Hopefully those who have the authority will keep wolves on the endangered lists, otherwise instead a year if not less we could lose an animal that will only live on in legend. I don’t know about you; but I know I want my kids and their kids to know the beauty and loyalty of the wolf. Hopefully our prayers will be heard.

On August 14, 2011, Shannon R. wrote:

Maybe we can do what they did in Australia instead of killing off the dingoes. Do you think that we could get a fenced off area of the US to act as a wolf nature preserve where they’d be safe from hunters and other dangers? I think that would be a good compromise because then the farmers could have safety for their livestock and produce while the wolves get a save place to live. I don’t think that tears and blood should be spilled over protests, boycotts, and genocide; instead we could find a win-win solution! I have read your comments and I believe that all of your hearts are pure of wanting to help something in need and in danger. This is happening to animals everywhere as well; Florida panther, wolves, some fish species, tigers, cheetahs, etc. THE LIST COULD GO ON!

SO what do you think of my preserve idea?

On August 14, 2011, Lori wrote:

How is this allowed in America?
I am saddened and overwhelmed.

Is there any petition to sign??

On August 14, 2011, BARBARA DOMINGUEZ wrote:

HOW I HATE PEOPLE WHO KILL INNOCENT ANIMALS. I PERSONALLY KNOW A WOLF,,,,SMART, BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT BEST FRIEND ,DOCILE VERY LOYAL . OBVIOUSLY SMARTER THEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THESE 3 STUPID STATES..YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT KILLING THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS….THEY R OUR HERITAGE…THE NATIVE AMERICAN LIVES BY THEM…I HAVE WOLF PIC INDIAN PIC MANDELLA’S ALL OVER MY HOUSE…I WOULD RATHER KILL A HUMAN THAT DESERVES TO BE KILLED THAN KILL A WOLF, OR ANY ANIMAL FOR THAT MATTER,SAVE THESE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES….WOULD YOU KILL YOUR OWN DOG???? THANKS OBAMA, HOPE YOU DO NOT GET ELECTED AGAIN… YOU R RUINING THIS COUNTRY

On August 14, 2011, angela wrote:

SAVE THE WOLVES!!!! DO NOT KILL THEM!!!! They are beautiful animals and have a right to be in the wild!!! That is so inhumane to shoot them!!! LET THEM BE!!!

On August 14, 2011, Patty D. wrote:

I am disgusted. Our American History will soon be only seen in Museums. There will be stuffed animals (wolves) for those who will pay the enterance (sp?)fee.
I am from N.E. so I can’t vote for or against….but, I am a former FOA affiliate.

Tongue in cheek ..for people against wolves…move away.

On August 14, 2011, sally Alter wrote:

I am so heartbroken I can hardly write this comment. What right does man think he has to destroy God’s creatures? Everything was put on this earth for a purpose, and it is not for us to decide who shall live and who shall die. These blood-thirsty hunters should load their guns and turn them on their own families first, to see what it will feel like for these poor defenceless creatures when they are slaughtered, and their babies are left to starve. And to think that I have been defending Mr. Obhama and all his decisions. I have been so wrong all along.

Sally Alter

On August 14, 2011, Carolyn Greene wrote:

If humans would stop infringing on the habitats of these magnificent animals, as well as so many others, they would have nothing to complain about. I am so sick of the slaughter of these animals, in so many places, because they’re in the way. Stop this slaughter NOW!

On August 14, 2011, Kathy wrote:

Humans are not the only ones GOD put on this earth, the wolves have just as much right to be here & to live their lives.

On August 14, 2011, Evelyn Vargas wrote:

We cannot allow this to happen to these beautiful animals. We need to rally together to stop this from happening.

On August 14, 2011, bob nipp wrote:

Dear friends of animals,

I do not sanction the wholesale extermination of any animal (in this case the wolf).”Weeding” them to A NUMBER arbitrated and agreed to by all parties involved is critical
(the Federal gov.,ranchers,and any EPA organization such as

” friends of animals”).Thank you.

On August 14, 2011, KIM wrote:

WE HAVE TO STOP THE SENSELESS KILLING OF ALL GODS CREATURES

On August 14, 2011, Maggie M wrote:

This is what I sent to the governors of MT and Idaho. If we all do the same, in your own words, we can stop this.

” I intend to boycott your state for travel and products as long as I live, if you kill a single wolf.

I have successfully boycotted other corporations… I will research every corporation in your state, and corporations that do business in your state. They will know why I am boycotting them and I will let them know that any revenue loss is caused by the callousness of their governor. I will email every celebrity who vacations in your state and make going to your state like working at Sun City. (Google it) What the hell are you thinking? To please a few cattle ranchers who already get reimbursed for their losses, you are going to risk the economic health of your state in a bad economy and kill an intelligent animal who is critical to the ecosystem. Good luck with that.”

These people only listen to money, hit them where it hurts or this animal and others will be gone forever!!!

[Blog editors’ note: EXCELLENT!]

On August 14, 2011, nancy whitaker wrote:

just another OBAMA WHITE HOUSE effort to ruin our country and to kill off our precious wildlife

On August 14, 2011, dorothy spencer wrote:

Destroying the wolves is a barbaric thing….what will they do? String them up on the side of an old barn, like I’ve seen in old historic pics. They are intelligent, families, just trying to survive. The winter weather,and other wolves, as well as predators, lack of food, causing their babies to die….now humans out to shoot them? This is cruel unecessary behavior. How much of a herd do they actually get?Very few, probably the weaker or ill ones that would die anyway. They keep to themselves and should be left alone.

On August 14, 2011, Paula Landua wrote:

I do not understand why our leaders and governmental officials want to slaughter and kill off our wildlife. They all play a vital role in the balance of nature. Do you not understand that it was the action of humans that started the tilt in natures balance? Every wild animal,fowl and other environmental species you destroy, you create another imbalance and then another and on and on it goes. When are you going to stop these insane actions and starting trying teach humans that they need to care for our earth and the wildlife on it so the balance is regained and we as humans will have life support from our earth? Killing off our wolves and other wild life is a bad choice, show some respect for what has been put on this earth to balance it so we can all live in harmony together, or eventually we all die together.

On August 14, 2011, Vegan_Means on Twitter wrote:

International #boycott called. Tell governors of Idaho, Wyoming, Montana you won’t visit Yellowstone. #Wolf killing? Not OK

http://twitter.com/#!/Vegan_Means/status/102922209848332289

On August 14, 2011, Alisia Pulella wrote:

Not only is it disgusting and cruel to hunt God’s creatures who we do not need for meat.
Pathetic… are the politicians who snuck this into a budget bill to please the few with money.

On August 14, 2011, Ginny Mcdowell wrote:

Please, Use your power and leadership to get something done that means a lot to everyone in This country. The poor innocent wolves need our help. Please take time to do something that matters. Thank You Ginny Mcdowell

On August 14, 2011, Kim wrote:

This is so unfair and cruel! Wolves are such beautiful creatures and God put them on this earth no one has the right to permanently remove them! This has to be stopped!! We need to do something!

On August 14, 2011, sam grever sr wrote:

I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT, THE KILLING OF WOLVES IS UNCALLED FOR AND, NOTHING LESS THAN POLITICIANS GIVING A KILLING LICENSE TO FOOLS THAT JUST WANT TO KILL.

WOLVES WERE HERE FIRST EVEN BEFORE PEOPLE CAME ABOUT THERE FOR THEY HAVE RIGHTS TO ALL LAND THEY OCCUPY.

THEY HAVE FAMILIES, FEELING, AND YES EVEN SPIRITS AND SOULS.

THE ONLY THING THAT SEPARATES THE WOLVES FROM US IS, WE HAVE A VOICE BOX TO FORM WORDS AND, WE HAVE TWO LEGS AND SKIN.

I PERSONALLY HAVE MADE INCLOSURES FOR HYBRID WOLVES AND I HAVE TO SAY , I WAS SHOWN MORE KINDNESS AND ACCEPTANCE FROM THEM COMPARED TO SOME HUMANS .

LOOK ITS QUITE SIMPLE EVEN TO POLITICIANS ( USE YOUR BRAINS PEOPLE!!!!! IF WE AS COMMUNITIES HOUSE KILLERS , RAPISTS AND OTHER FORMS OF EVIL AND DON’T KILL THEM OFF THEN WHY, IN THE HELL WOULD YOU KILL OFF SOMETHING THAT HAS MORE DAM RIGHTS TO LIVE THAN THEY DO?? HUH??

I MEAN WE AS A PEOPLE NO MATTER OF WHAT RACE ARE NOT STUPID WE KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG I , THINK IT IS ABOUT TIME THAT THE GOVERNMENT THINKS WITH THE HEART AND SOUL INSTEAD, OF THE DOLLAR AND POPULARITY CONTESTS !!!

SINCERELY SAMUEL H GREVER SR
AKA WOLF SOLDIER

On August 14, 2011, Jane Day wrote:

I have read with sorrow the outrage expressed by my fellow defenders of HUMAN DECENCY. We all know about greed and how it corrupts our elected leaders. It’s biblical… money is the root of all evil. But in my view, the GREATER THREAT is not money or corrupt leaders. Have you noticed the growing number of so-called “hunters” in our society who simply “hunt” for fun, specifically, who get off on killing the defenseless? Or who simply enjoy target practice with live targets? How about my neighborhood stock broker who’s leisure time revolves around duck shooting, who takes “clients” to enclosures guaranteeing a kill? What about the FLOOD OF APPLICATIONS for the kill(s) in the three states? Doesn’t it make you think…i.e, I constantly wonder, given my neighbor (who advertises family bible study), what percentage of our population is infected with this mindset of “need to knock down if it moves as a skill/pastime”? Is it 10%? 15%? 20%? THESE CITIZENS ARE VOTERS!!! Wouldn’t it be a possibility the governors are included? I feel alarmed by this absence of COMPASSION, because I think (1) it’s genetic which (2) goes hand in hand with disregard for husbandry. As for the selfish squandering governors, does anyone really think they can be shamed into a reversal of their stand? Boycotting and mail/phone protest is the only hope. I am also donating because I am able to. I know all about wolves. I think I will have sleepless nights until this is over, and sadness for the rest of my life if nothing can be done. As for my man Obama, a response to us is due. (How, to get this, I don’t know.) Finally, the IMMEDIATE INJUSTICE is how this action became law. TRULY, this deceit is a small step towards losing our democracy, our very way of life. It should become A MOVEMENT BY ALL LIKE MINDED CITIZENS to ban all such legislation enacted in this manner. As many have said, THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!! Pray for the wolves.

On August 14, 2011, John Glantz wrote:

After all the work that the Dutchers have done to make us aware that wolves are a loving family pack and NOT the Big Bad wolf of fairy tales in “Living with Wolves” we are now facing an extinction of these beautiful creatures. I am outraged at the Obama administration for letting all the hard work that so many have done to save these animals be ignored and forgotten. I wanted to see Yellowstone park with my family… not any more!

On August 15, 2011, Sandra Dix wrote:

This is just WRONG! Everyone needs to call & tell these governors that this is not OK. Wolf’s are beautiful creatures & a balance in nature must be kept. All the rangers & politicians see is money. This makes me sick what we are doing to our country.

On August 15, 2011, Lisa wrote:

How many of our friends/relatives/children, have dogs? &, where do they think they came from ~ the wolf. These dogs, descended from wolves, herd/protect/make happy people. Some inoculation for those against “mans best friend” ought to be introduced; maybe a smart pill. I do not think cows are going extinct any time soon! Our system should be focusing on the human ‘wolves’(what an insult to a beautiful animal). Maybe they should mix the two. Our ancient ancestors came to an understanding, why can’t we now? Have we gone soft? Go home, pet your dog, and sleep safe.

What’s that quote?: “If you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen”.

On August 15, 2011, Douglas Lopes wrote:

This just makes me sick! WOLVES ARE NOT THE ENEMY They face adversity as it is, let alone adding this to their plate! LONG LIVE THE WOLF AND MUCH LOVE TO THE WOLF!

On August 15, 2011, Vicky Apala-Cuevas wrote:

We are all related-wolves are our relatives. This must stop as we are all accountable to Creator for our actions against our relatives..

On August 15, 2011, Deloris Short wrote:

Killing wolves so that many of us die from fat cow disease is “stupidity.” But, then, so many of us have a problem with respect for this earth and the natural world. What is not treasured is soon lost. How sad!

On August 15, 2011, renay wrote:

Governors,Otter,Schweitzer & Mead,
You should be ashamed.

The entire congress should be ashamed.

The US Congress slipped a “wolf de-listing rider into the federal budget”. Say it isn’t so………………..Why can’t we just let nature be? So what if a cow is killed, Public beware of what else may be on this federal budget list!

Renay Kasberg
Florida

On August 15, 2011, Barb Bernstein wrote:

If it weren’t for the wolf, we wouldn’t have our pet dogs, since they are all ancestors of the wolf. If cattlemen are afraid the wolves will kill their animals, there are guard dogs trained to fight off wolves and keep them away. Don’t kill off a species in the name of the almighty dollar!

On August 15, 2011, Jackie Fischer wrote:

SHAME on you!!! Slipping in a “wolf de-listing rider into the Federal budget” to kill off God’s creatures!! You should be concentrating on more important things than killing wolves!!!

I say, no visiting the states that will be slaughtering the poor animals!! No voting for those to allow this to continue!!

On August 15, 2011, Breanne wrote:

i kept the promise i made yesterday! i have written every one of those mindless governors and told them that if they go on with this they will watch an amazing species vanish right before their eyes! im honored to be able to help in saving the wolf!

Long Live The Wolf!

On August 15, 2011, Michael Boatright wrote:

The wolf should be one of the beloved animals on the planet. The are relative to the animal considered to be man’s best friend. They are also the animal that cleans up most of the rodents and other pesky critters that roam in America. It is because of the act of eliminating the wolf that we have so many of the varmints that they feed on in many areas of the country.
SAVE OUR WOLVES!

On August 15, 2011, Patricia A. Cornelius wrote:

12 years ago I had the privilege of raising 6 wolf puppies from a female Timber wolf, and Male Alaskan Black wolf. I kept the runt of the litter. Named him “Bandit”. Bandit has just recently passed away from Cancer after 12 Wonderful, years with me and my mid seventy year old parents! They cried like children when he passed away. They loved him and he loved them! He was never aggressive! He loved children and other animals,except possums! His best friend was a Lahsa Apso named “Pooh Bear”, who visited 3 nights a week. They shared food, when one finished eating they would save some on their plate for the other,an vice versa. These animal are highly intelligent! My parents had him cremated and as of 8/10/2011 sits on their mantel in a wooden box memorialized an honored to have him in our lives! Long Live the Wolves!

On August 15, 2011, Richelle Wells wrote:

I feel utter outrage at this sinister move to harm our wolf families. We have to fight and protest for them and protect them at all costs!

On August 15, 2011, Annie wrote:

How dare they think that they have the right to hunt down one of nature’s most beautiful creatures! I am disgusted that these people (who are somehow called human beings) would do such a thing! I’m extremely willing to do anything to save such magnificent animals!

On August 15, 2011, maryanne szot wrote:

I think what you people are planing to do to these animals is cruel and beyond explanation. Why is it as an American we either have to kill or destroy everything we touch. Hopefully some one does to these people that they want to do to these poor helpless animals.

On August 15, 2011, Dorothy Darr wrote:

Stop the killing of wolves. It’s barbaric and shows a lack of understanding.

On August 15, 2011, Stephanie Prichard wrote:

Well I think its unfair to kill an innocent animal. They say they are too expensive to keep them contained, yet how much is it to keep a prisoner alive each day? I’m sure its more expensive than keeping a wolf contained. They also say that wolfs are a hazard to society, wolfs are territorial creature who fight for survival they are not trained or taught this, unlike pittbulls who are bread as fighting dogs who live in almost every neighborhood we live in yet we let them live. They say that they have killed many people, this again this is something that is not intentional, what about drunk drivers, terrorist and gang-members????? They kill people every day! Yet I don’t see anyone trying to take them out. Hummm how funny, we are so concerned about taking out one of mother natures creatures who by the way were here before and have been here alot longer than us. Yet we seem to ignore all the real scum that lives among us. I wonder what other creature we are going to destroy in the future……

On August 15, 2011, Graff wrote:

I agree with flowerhawk COMPLETELY!!! Wake up America!!

On August 15, 2011, Brea wrote:

This madness is mindless…soulless… incorrigible and irreverent….a crime against Nature. I am here to express my “OTTER” outrage! The farce these slaughter states represent insults the very principles upon which our Nation was founded.

Governors Otter, Schweitzer, and Mead, your inability to uphold integrity, to see beyond your own selfish agenda speaks volumes. This apparent “victory” was born only of trickery and has merit only within the barren landscape of your black hearts. Yet you call yourselves rulers of free men, but enslave all Americans everywhere with your calloused disregard and arrogant incompetence. Your blatant disregard for our wildlife is shameful and unconscionable… your legacy will be written in wolf blood. We will not forget….I am ashamed to be a part of the humanity where you reside.

May you find the very same mercy you extend to the wolves.

Thank you Priscilla and Friends of Animals….you have my unwavering respect and support in all that you do.

On August 15, 2011, Brea wrote:

Thank you Priscilla for speaking out on Jane Velez-Mitchell Show. You were a valiant spokeswoman of our beloved wolves!!!

Heart Hugs & HOWLS!!!!!

On August 15, 2011, Maggie wrote:

I am just sickened by the fact that my favorite animal is coming off the endangered list. It just makes my stomach turn and blood boil. Wolves have been around forever and they are the forefathers of a dog. As it is, there are not that many wolves left in North America and the fact that people are now going to kill them is very sad. I urge the United States to NOT let this happen to one of the most beautiful animal in this country. There must be another solution than this. I pray to God that no wolf should suffer an enduring death. Please stop the idiots from letting this happen. PLEASE SAVE THE WOLVES.

Maggie

On August 16, 2011, Tammy wrote:

This makes me sick to my stomach. I cannot believe that it is okay for each of these states to eradicate a species. Only a string of expletives can express how I truly feel about it.

They are taking these beautiful animals away from future generations. So, I am going to do what I can to fight back… and I am going to spread the word. Can you say FACEBOOK?!?! Since our lame government won’t stand up for the wolves, someone has to. Accordingly, the gloves are off!

I suggest that not only should we all boycott travel but, boycott products made in each state as well. Idaho potatoes? NOPE! They will rot on the store shelves because I won’t buy them and anything else made in these three states. Hit them where it really hurts… since it is all about money anyway, let’s show them what the price is for killing wolves.

On August 16, 2011, Breanne wrote:

Is there anything else I can do? I have already written the governors. I want to do more!

[Editors’ Note: Thanks for supporting a travel boycott of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming with your letters to the governors of these states. Howl-In Wolf Rallies to alert others need to be organized in key spots. Please write dustin@friendsofanimals.org to help create one. Also, any and all donations to Friends of Animals will be used immediately to pay legal costs of court filings and to place ads that defend wolves and their rightful place in the Northern Rockies (and Alaska).

On August 16, 2011, Snezana wrote:

Please, save the wolves!

On August 16, 2011, muriel Walker wrote:

Our great plains were once teeming with thousands of buffalo; now, they want to exterminate the wolves, too??? LEAVE THE WOLVES ALONE!! Their families were here long before yours were!

On August 16, 2011, Breanne wrote:

Tammy, I just wanted to say that is a fantastic idea to boycott not only travel in those states but also boycotting products from there! I just told my mom she isn’t allowed to buy Idaho potatoes anymore!!! I’m gonna be going through every bag of groceries she brings back from Wal-mart and if i find anything from these states I’m gonna ask her to take ‘em back!!!!!!

On August 16, 2011, Hester Goedhart wrote:

It seriously is high time to put an END to this ANTHROPOGENIC MADNESS/ECOCIDE!!!
JUST END IT!!!

On August 16, 2011, Heart wrote:

What the hell are these governors thinking!? They must’ve gone mad with power because no one who has a heart could ever consider shooting a live animal. Especially not for something as trivial as this. I can’t believe they would seriously resort to premeditated murder because of a few lost cattle! I am absolutely disgusted…

And the ONLY reason why I had ever wanted to visit Wyoming, Michigan, and Idaho was because they had wild wolves there. If the government follows through on this extermination, I not only will have lost interest in going to these states but I will have lost all faith in humanity…

On August 17, 2011, Jen Siegrist wrote:

I’ve been so upset about this that not only am I not going to travel to any of those states but I’m boycotting any product I know is produced in these states. They’ll get Nothing from me. So I’m digging up research on the web about what each state produces. Here’s a good place to start http://stuffaboutstates.com/wyoming/agriculture.htm considering it is, in fact, ranchers that are the problem. My bottom line - I LOVE red meat but I won’t be touchin’ any of it until this stops.

On August 17, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

This is an abomination just because a few irate farmers think that a wolf killed a cow. There was no scientific proof on their claims, just a desire to be able to get a gun permit and shoot the wolf into extinction. A wolf is not a dangerous animal. It’s very family oriented. You have your alpha male and female, aunts and uncles and pups. The parents go out to find food for their families while the aunts and uncles babysit. The wolf only takes down what he needs, and finishes it to the bone. Nothing goes to waste. They only attack the old, sick, young, which leaves for a stronger herd. God put them here in order to help keep the ecosystem in balance. Each animal has it’s purpose, and as far as I know God did not tell Ken Salazar, Obama’s Secretary of the Interior, wipe out all the wolves. My plan was stupid. You’re a lot smarter. If these farmers are so afraid that a wolf might eat grandma, put up fencing and stop their whining and ‘crying wolf’.

On August 17, 2011, Jen Siegrist wrote:

This is my letter to the governors and then some changes were made to white house version.

“I am a consumer of your state’s products. I can not understand how a rider, delisting wolves from the endangered species list, passed on a budget bill but it has and I can’t do anything about that. I understand they are to be summarily shot on sight in some places and are scheduled for termination in others. What I can’t understand is why my government would first fund the re-introduction of the umbrella species that strengthens the ecosystem and then turn around and allow them to be killed.

I may not be able to do anything about the budget bill but I can still do something. I am now boycotting all of the products I can find that are sourced in these states and am spreading the word. Cattle ranchers think a healthy wolf population affects their bottom line - watch what the American consumer can do to it when they simply switch to local or say, chicken. I’ve even changed my dogs diets and am encouraging others to do so as well. I understand Friends of Animals is calling for a boycott of travel to your states - I’m saying we up the effect. I’m not only boycotting foods sourced in your states but in surrounding states as well - just in case they’re just processed there and actually sourced in your state. I have not been so upset by the stupidity of my people in a very long time. Please, please don’t allow this systematic extinction plan to happen.
Jennifer Siegrist”

On August 17, 2011, beth wrote:

I wish i had lots of money and lots of land i would save as many Wolves as i possibly could. I had four in my back yard that i raised because someone dumped them when they grew old. Let me tell you…..they are the sweetest animals ever!! Never in any history book will you find where a pure bread wolf EVER attacked a person. We are taking their homes everyday…moving in on their territory! If they attack cattle its because they are hungry! They need to eat to survive just like we do! If your child was hungry wouldn’t you do what u could to provide for them to eat!!! I think we have treated them based on stupid books like LITTLE RED RIDDING HOOD too long. We need to stand up for them! They have done nothing wrong!! They have a bad name from books and movies! If you ever get a chance to see one or pet one that someone had please please do. It will make a big impression on you! I promise. I had ages 4 - 64 to come see mine and love on them!! A dog may be your best friend, stay with you and luv you….the only difference is a dog will lay with you till you pass….a wolf knows if you are sad, they are too, unhappy they worry, mad they want to know why….sick they will try to bring u food, water and lick your wonds…..try to keep u alive! Don’t get me wrong, dogs are great but people need to realize Dogs are domesticated wolves!! Try to tell the difference in their DNA…..they are so much alike u cant hardly tell the difference! Would you go to your back yard and kill your dog??? Don’t go to their yards and kill them!!! Please Please stop the killing. Have a heart!!

On August 17, 2011, Jen Siegrist wrote:

this is going to be spread via email until it viral. Let’s use the full power of the net to our advantage! It only takes a second to cut and paste!

“I am not an activist and I rarely get this worked up about things. I am not one of those nutty people who only see one side of the story and I have studied this issue for years now so please just humor me and read what’s happening right under our noses.

As most of you know I went to school for wildlife biology and purchased my land in Colorado to be a part of the secondary process of the reintroduction of the gray wolf to the Rockies. I have now had my heart broken by our government’s sneaky little rider on the most recent budget bill that de-lists the wolves from the endangered species act. The states on Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho have immediate plans of action in place starting August 30th to begin the eradication of these animals. Please help by raising your voices and letting them know that although they may be far away - we can still affect their bottom line in protest.

watch the news real here

http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2011/08/12/jvm.wolves.endangered.list.hln

get the info to get involved here

http://www.friendsofanimals.org/news/2011/august/howling-across-ameri.html

This is my letter to the governors and then some changes were made to white house version.

“I am a consumer of your state’s products. I can not understand how a rider, delisting wolves from the endangered species list, passed on a budget bill but it has and I can’t do anything about that. I understand they are to be summarily shot on sight in some places and are scheduled for termination in others. What I can’t understand is why my government would first fund the re-introduction of the umbrella species that strengthens the ecosystem and then turn around and allow them to be killed.

I may not be able to do anything about the budget bill but I can still do something. I am now boycotting all of the products I can find that are sourced in these states and am spreading the word. Cattle ranchers think a healthy wolf population affects their bottom line - watch what the American consumer can do to it when they simply switch to local or say, chicken. I’’ve even changed my dogs diets and am encouraging others to do so as well. I understand Friends of Animals is calling for a boycott of travel to your states - I’m saying we up the effect. I’m not only boycotting foods sourced in your states but in surrounding states as well - just in case they’re just processed there and actually sourced in your state. I have not been so upset by the stupidity of my people in a very long time. Please, please don’t allow this systematic extinction plan to happen.
Jennifer Siegrist”

On August 17, 2011, Frankie Couch wrote:

I think it is appalling that our PRESIDENT would allow such a thing to happen by putting a clause in a bill that allow the slaughter of wolves just for ranchers. Those ranchers just look for ways to kill. When they allowed this same thing back in 1940 in Yosemite it almost destroyed the eco system and other animals and people. With all the problems in the world it would seem the so called people running this country could concentrate on more important things. If you ever took the time to know about wolves, be around them and give them the space for them and all other animals to live in peace they might just learn something. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO KILL, KILL, KILL. MAYBE THAT IS WHY WE TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO KILL IS THE REASON THERE IS SO MUCH CRIME. GOD DOES NOT MAKE JUNK. JUST POLITICIANS WITH DOLLAR SIGNS AND POWER IN THERE EYES. SHAME ON YOU, TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO BE KIND AND LEARN AND APPRECIATE THE WORLD AROUND US.

On August 17, 2011, Chris Splichal wrote:

Where is your human compassion? You are so eager to kill, you slip a sneaky rider into the budget bill. Wolves have nothing to do with the budget bill. Shame on you for allowing this slaughter!!! Pups in their dens? Pregnant females? Trapping wolves after the shooting “limit” has been reached? Shoot on sight? Why do you need them to become extinct? Have you not seen land that is not supported by predators? The trees, water, everything, is affected. We need these wolves to be given federal protection.
Please do not let this happen.

Chris Splichal

On August 17, 2011, Priscilla wrote:

hundreds of American wolves are going to be murdered due to budget issues and other idiotic reasons? Wolves may attack and harm humans, but do they know any better? Its in their nature learn and know survival tactics. How are we to harm and remove theses beautiful creatures. Others judgements and fear that portrait these animals that mother nature intended on being here. They have no fault. All they know is how to survive and live. On the topic of budgets… i don’t see how certain states are supporting illegal immigrants in the United States (home of the Free)(???) yet we can not support and provided to innocent creatures who were here long before our time… i believe this is their land as much as it is ours. people say they are monsters… are they? are humans monsters also? look around in today’s society; Assault · Battery False imprisonment · Kidnapping Mayhem · Sexual assault… Who are the monsters now? Wolves do not deserve to be killed for being in there natural habitat. I believe if they proceed on killing them other states will follow through… and then where does that leave them…

On August 17, 2011, Sherrill Atherton wrote:

Please help these precious Wolves,They do not attack unless provoked,they have people in Plains flying as low as possible shooting the wolves torturing them leaving them helpless and in agony while shot many times!The wolves need to be here to keep our Balance with earth.Or we will be no more.We will be over run by rats,rabbit’s,elk,deer,all kinds of wildlife and then disease of people.Would you like your children to live in all kinds of diseases from killing off the rest of the wolves. They only kill what they eat no more to feed their young and their pack.Don’t you need to eat and your children.I can show you Videos of Sara Palin and many other’s in a airplane shooting Gods creation leaving them in agony,screaming in pain.Sir all animal’s have a soul,feelings.The wolves need to be put back on the endangered list all over the world.Your hurting our world worse by killing them and taking them off the endangered list and hurting your children along with the world.As I said all kinds of wildlife will be over run and then all kinds of disease will take place.I have many video’s I can prove where they poach for their fur,teeth,Trophy hunter’s.Please Sir if you will send this to the right people in order to help all wolves around the world would be greatly appreciated. Lets use our heads about this matter its very serious to our world and our children and people.The wolves are greatly misunderstood they wont attack without feeling threatened or attacked.Wouldn’t you.They have a soul,Gods creation,why do you think God created them as I said above that’s why.I pleading for your help as many are.Please send this to the right people who will do something,take action and not turn away.We need to be their voice its being taken away. Thank You so very much for your time.Please feel compassion in your heart for Gods beautiful creation,that they are put here not to kill,poach for fur,or Trophy’s,Let them have their freedom as they all deserve to have.All the Ranchers could work with them by protecting their livestock,Its that simple. Or is it easy for them just to kill and be murder’s of what God created.Thank you for taking time to hear me hear what is really going on.Sherrill Atherton.

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Reason 1: Without wolves and other large predators, ecosystems can go haywire. A 2001 study (PDF) found that when wolves went extinct in Yellowstone, for example, the moose population ballooned to five times its normal size and demolished woody vegetation where birds nested. As a result, several bird species were eliminated in the park.

Reason 2: Scavengers thrive when wolves are around. The species that help themselves to wolves’ leftovers include (PDF) ravens, magpies, wolverines, bald eagles, golden eagles, three weasel species, mink, lynx, cougar, grizzly bear, chickadees, masked shrew, great gray owl, and more than 445 species of beetle.

Reason 3: Wolf kills are also good for the soil. A 2009 study in Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park found that wolf-killed elk carcasses dramatically enhanced levels of nitrogen and other nutrients.

Reason 4: Wolf kills feed more animals than hunting by humans, since wolves scatter their carrion over the landscape. Wolf kills benefit (PDF) three times more species than human hunting kills. The carcass above was a bull elk killed by a pack of eight wolves in Agate Creek, Yellowstone. The skeleton was picked clean by wolves and scavengers in less than five days.

Reason 5: When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone, coyotes preyed on pronghorn almost to the point of no return. But since wolves have returned, the pronghorn have come back. In fact, pronghorns tend to give birth near wolf dens, since coyotes steer clear of those areas.

Reason 6: Deer and elk congregate in smaller groups (PDF) when wolves are around. This helps reduce the transmission of illnesses like Chronic Wasting Disease.

Reason 7: Chronic Wasting Disease is a major threat to elk and deer in the West. Wolves can help by reducing sick animals’ lifespans, in turn limiting the amount of time they can spread infections.

Reason 8: Yellowstone elk are less likely to overgraze near rivers and streams—damaging fragile ecosystems—when wolves are in the neighborhood.

Reason 9: Wolves help protect against climate change. A 2005 UC Berkeley study in Yellowstone concluded that milder winters, a product of climate change, have led to fewer elk deaths. This left scavengers like coyotes and ravens scrambling for food, but the problem was far less pervasive in areas where wolves were around to hunt elk.

Reason 10: Wolf tourism is an economic boon (PDF). Restoration of wolves in Yellowstone has cost about $30 million, but it’s brought in $35.5 million annual net benefit to the area surrounding the park.

On August 17, 2011, Anne DiNucci wrote:

DON’T FORGET. THESE ARE THE STATES THAT WE HAVE TO BOYCOTT. HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS. I MEAN BOYCOTT EVERY THING FROM IDAHO, WYOMING AND MONTANA. WHENEVER YOU BUY ANYTHING..EVEN MEAT…CHECK TO SEE WHERE IT CAME FROM. I AM NOT A MEAT EATER, SO I’M SAFE THERE, BUT POTATOES, POTATO CHIPS…LOOK AT EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU PUT IT IN YOUR GROCERY CART. IF IT IS FROM ONE OF THESE 3 STATE (IDAHO, WYOMING OR MONTANA)..TREAT IT AS POISON. I DON’T THINK I HAVE TO TELL ANYONE..DO NOT MAKE ONE OF THESE 3 YOUR VACATION SPOTS. THIS HAS TO ME A MAJOR BOYCOTT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. NOTIFY ALL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE BOYCOTT AND HAVE THEM SIGN IF THEY WILL.

On August 17, 2011, Theresa wrote:

I am so OUTRAGED by the killing of these innocent wolves. I did have a trip planned to go to Wyoming. I am now going to cancel that trip if they do not stop this in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. I will not spend any money that will benefit any of these states, and I will put the word out there to people I know. SHAME ON YOU….AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

On August 18, 2011, heather wrote:

Everyone; I am working with Dustin Garrett Rhodes, Capital Correspondent of Friends of Animals. We will be organizing a mass fundraising to help support Friends of Animals and their attempts to re-list wolves on the Endangered Spieces List in the Northern Rockies.

Heather Clemente

On August 18, 2011, Donna Smith wrote:

Maybe shaming the governor will help plead the case of the wolves. Mr. Governor of Idaho what will you say one day when your Grandchild or Grandchildren happen to see a picture of a wolf and ask you “Grandpa what is this is it a dog”? And you say “no it is a wolf”. And Grandchild ask “why haven’t I ever seen one”. You Mr. Governor answer well they aren’t around anymore because “I allowed hunters and myself to shoot and kill all of the wolves”. Grandchild asks “why did you do that Grandpa”? Well I was Governor of Idaho and it would make me more money in my pocket to support the cattle ranchers, so I allowed these people to kill all of the wolves. “Grandpa you are bad”!!!!!! Mr. Governor if you won’t save the wolves because all of us animal lovers are asking you not to kill these beautiful animals do it so you won’t be a bad Grandpa to your Grandchildren

On August 18, 2011, Sara wrote:

Is not fair kill innocent wolves! them deserve respect to for part of “humans” that act like monsters :S JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS!

On August 18, 2011, Linda wrote:

I would like to say I sent an email to each GOV and they were not delivered. I can not read the reason why. This is so unfair for the American people to have them run our lives for us. They have put us so far in debt that some of us can not make it to live on. Now instead of fixing that they want to take our wolves from us. They are a living thing and GOD put them here just like he did them and their family. They are some people pets. Lay off the wolves they not bothering you and with all the money you get pay the debt off so we all may be ever to live. Too bad we can’t live high on the hog like all of you as money does talk, then you would not be bothering the wolves as we would out number you with the money.

[Editors’ note: We double-checked the e-mail addresses we provided on the blog, and from our end they’re working. Do try again and/or call their phone number to register your complaints. Contact dustin@friendsofanimals.org with any continuing problems and he’ll research it.]

On August 18, 2011, renee' catagnus wrote:

i will never understand why ANYONE would even think of killing one of the most beautiful animals on earth!! wolves are a part of Native Americans culture, but they are also part of our culture as Americans. please don’t let Wolves be senselessly slaughtered!!someone else wrote “what’s next? the American Bald Eagle?” good question! animals that are endangered should be able to live. isn’t that the purpose of the THE ENDANGERED ANIMALS LIST??!! I LOVE WOLVES!

On August 19, 2011, Breanne wrote:

i’m very glad to see how angry people are about this! don’t take that the wrong way! i’m just happy that we are getting people to understand how detrimental this is! i am planning on getting a rally put together and i have all the info to contact dustin. is there ANYTHING else i can do? if so please notify me!

breanne

On August 20, 2011, Dieter Keller wrote:

Get rid of the Politicians not the wolves.
Maybe then we won’t have any more wars!

How can any body slaughter a beautiful creature like this???

I know the farmers and ranchers don’t like live stock killed, but there has to be a better way for all to coexist.



Exasperated frustrated and Bloody “MAD”



The WOLVES Friend Dieter Keller, Australia.

PS
I know we do some bad stuff over in Aus as well, the world ain’t perfect but we have to voice our anger at all of this and let the establishment know.

On August 20, 2011, Ramona J Coogan wrote:

There is no reason to just slaughter the wolf. I seen it on TV about the three states that are turning hunters loose on the wolf. I can understand not letting them get the livestock but to just butcher them is just wrong they have a right to live also. I was trying to sign to not kill them in the 3 states but for some reason I can’t pull it up . Ramona

On August 20, 2011, Mary Truelove wrote:

I have been truly outraged about this rider in the budget bill, Killing wolves have nothing to do with the budget and I think it is a disgrace to slip that in to the budget bill it was so underhanded, Shame on our government for allowing this to happen, I am a shame to be an American over this for allowing the government to say it is alright to kill any wildlife, Wolves should be allowed to live the same as any living thing on this earth, Be sure I will be boycotting everything that comes from these backwards States that are promoting the killing of these wolves just to help the rich rancher and hunters. Howling for Justice for our wolves. Mary Truelove

On August 20, 2011, Brittany wrote:

I love how humans like to destroy everything in their path or anything that is remotely threatening. Why can’t we just learn to co-exist with the other animals of this world? We are animals ourselves, just because we are “smarter” doesn’t give us the right to decide what animals get to live and which ones get to die. It’s disgusting, I hate being classified as a “human” with all these monsters that only want death and destruction.

I’d like to hunt down the idiots behind decisions like this and put an end to them, maybe then could we live among animals in peace.

On August 20, 2011, Gail Mitchell wrote:

I will not travel on my annual vacation to the USA while your stupid politicians in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are out there to hunt and kill these magnificent wolves. Shame on these incompetent politicians. I would love to see them hunted and slaughtered instead!!! Leave the wolves alone and become civilized.

On August 21, 2011, suzanne o'meara wrote:

please help the wolves live in peace.

On August 21, 2011, Maxine from California wrote:

Those wolves belong to Me and all of United States not just Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. There’s only 1500 hundred wolves in those 3 State. What is wrong with those people? Are they nothing but killers? I don’t know how to help?

On August 21, 2011, Leo Belgium wrote:

In the zoo of Antwerp Belgium, there is a very big mirror with iron bars in front of it.

When you stop, you will see your mirror image behind iron bars and you can read the following text:


“BEWARE! THIS IS THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL OF THE WORLD”.

On August 22, 2011, Em wrote:

I’m spreading the word on facebook for you in UK and Italy….hope you reach the goal 10,000 signatures.

On August 22, 2011, GAIL BIDDLE wrote:

When does the killing end? When there is no chance of going back and reversing the atrocities that man has committed against nature. There is no controling what GOD has created.

The Animals, ALL OF THEM, are part of the chain that, if broken, will inevitably cause the demise of MAN. Everything can live in harmony.We have a VOICE, the animals don’t. Everyone use theirs to STOP this slaughter from happening.

On August 24, 2011, Gina wrote:

Thank you for taking a stand for the wolves!! I support the boycott 100%!!

On August 25, 2011, Adrianne Puza wrote:

This is absurd. Stop the killing of wolves. They need and deserve protection.

On August 25, 2011, Priscilla wrote:

We must all continue to try and help save these beautiful creatures.

On August 26, 2011, Susan wrote:

Stop the slaughter before we make another species extinct

On August 30, 2011, Tina Holtslander Richardson wrote:

The white men are the ones who invaded their homelands and now the wolves are the ones who are being killed off b/c of it. Why can’t the white men see the injustice in that????????

On August 31, 2011, Sølvi Frances fløistad wrote:

STOP KILLING THE WOLVES!!! LET THESE BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS LIVE!

On August 31, 2011, aline wrote:

stop killing wolves

On September 17, 2011, PAUL S. MEEH wrote:

PLEASE DO NOT KILL THE WOLVES.

On October 24, 2011, megan wrote:

i do so much love trying to not kill wolfs they are my favorite animal DON’T KILL THE WOLFS PS. i am a kid

On October 28, 2011, Jennifer wrote:

We have got to stop killing our animals. This is so wrong on so many different levels. Please, while this angers me greatly, I can only plead that you stop this horror.

On October 28, 2011, elaine rose squires wrote:

Please leave the wolves alive in there world of wild to be free and live. they are beautiful animals respect them . Leave them alone. They are GOD’S creatures. They are to be left alone by humans.

On October 28, 2011, Dr Monika Fisher wrote:

I’ve always believed people come in two varieties - the NORMAL ones who study and love Nature and those who don’t, and consequently remain forever (backward). I suspect the Prez and the governors of the Wolf-killer states must belong in the latter category, as seems to be the case with ALL politicianos..!! You think it clever to extirpate Wolves for a second time (you’ve probably never had the basic gumption to read Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac”, have you? YOUR LOSS..!!) You and those of your ilk are directly responsible for the HATRED many people feel for their own species and, rest assured, that hatred WILL be unleashed in good time, to teach others that what they do to Nature will rebound on their species a thousandfold. El que siempre bientos cosecha tempestades..!!

On October 28, 2011, Trish wrote:

Wolves have rights just like we have rights. It is not fair to go into the woods armed agianst animals when they have nothing to protect themselves…

On November 6, 2011, Sue Terpening wrote:

We have become the animals! Every living thing has a right to life. God had the proper controls, man has interrupted the balance. Now the answer is KILL!. Shame on us.

On January 16, 2012, Linda Babcock wrote:

Wolves, after near eradication and years of struggle to thrive, have made a comeback in US states — Montana, Idaho, Wyoming. I encourage ranchers and settlers to figure out ways to use effective deterrents such as fladry (flickering bright flags) and patrolling horse and riders, and wise use of settlement expansion, so these creatures and the respective wildlife that support them can be sustained.

The wildlife of our planet should remain protected, looked upon as a part of earth’s sustaining and habitat-enriching life forms, and be another facet of our (native-Americans and current peoples) problem-solving history for co-existence. An ecologic diversity in our planet’s natural resources is needed to support us — clean water, nutrient recycling in soils, flora and fauna — and can only happen in these beautiful wild rural and rich habitat areas with well thought out best practices and stewardship.

The animals are intelligent, beautiful, wild; we should not use cruel means of stressing and eradicating them.

On April 30, 2012, Kandie Rosales wrote:

Mankind is not only destroying himself, but he’s out to exterminate our wildlife, too. Our world is contaminated and animals aren’t to blame. But they’re on Man’s hit list. Unless we take a stand NOW, and speak-up for what wildlife is left, we will lose them all: Wolves, Seals, Whales, Birds, Bears, Tigers and Lions, Elephants, Ferrets, Wild Horses, the list is endless.
We must make our voices heard!