Purchase Prints

If you are interested in purchasing a print copy of any of our pictures, you'll be happy to know that ALL proceeds go to helping save more wolfdogs! Please browse our gallery and then make your way to our online ordering form.

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Wolfdogs for Adoption

The wolfdogs we rescue are given a second chance through monitored rehabilitation and socialization. Our aim is to match every dog that comes to us with the right family!

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Visit the Sanctuary

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary welcomes visitors to come see our beautiful wolfdogs and learn all about them. We are open all year round and every day of the week. If you are interested in visiting us, please schedule your appointment...

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Mission

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary is dedicated to providing educational programs on responsible wolfdog ownership and the importance of preserving wild wolves in their natural environment.

We are also dedicated the rescue and safe sanctuary of wolfdogs that have been neglected, abandoned, or otherwise displaced.

Our Sanctuary

We are a non-profit organization located in the Rocky Mountains near Canmore, Alberta. Currently it consists of a two-acre parcel of land that includes a half-acre wolfdog-proof enclosure for its two resident wolfdogs as well as many rescued ones.

The sanctuary also has a secondary location in Cranbrook, British Columbia that consists of five acres, where more rescues can be housed as necessary.

Latest News

Cree

Cree is a 3 year old low/mid content wolfdog . He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations. Along with Kodiak and Blade, he was one of 3 wolfdogs who were seized from their previous owner. He is excellent on leash and is exceptional when it comes to meeting people and the public. [...]

Merlin

Discovered severely underweight after wandering on the Siksika Reserve for 3 months, Merlin was rescued by AARCs; once it was determined that he was a wolfdog, he came to the attention of YWS. Merlin is a low-content wolfdog with Giant Wooly Malamute as his predominant breed. Aside from being stunningly gorgeous, this guy loves people! [...]