Wolf PAWS 'Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary' was formed in 2013 in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, for the purpose of rescuing unwanted, abandoned and abused wolf-dogs, and providing a permanent sanctuary for them in a safe and natural environment; providing an environment where these animals can be studied by ...

Dakota is one of the resident wolf-dogs currently living at Wolf PAWS Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

Leia is one of the resident wolf-dogs currently living at Wolf PAWS Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

Learn more about Wolf PAWS by booking a private tour of our sanctuary. No admission fee, but donations are greatly appreciate and needed to continue our misson

Wolf PAWS wants to help keep these animals in their homes and not be relinquished to a shelter where they will most likely be euthanized. Part of our mission is to educate the public about responsible ownership of wolf-dogs.

Although being full to capacity, we made space here at Wolf PAWS in order to give him a loving home. Despite what he's been through, Orion is a quiet, gentle boy, although understandably he is still fearful of new humans. The human pack here at Wolf PAWS provides him with ongoing socialization and gives him all the love and attention he deserves.

Moonbeam is one of the resident wolf-dogs currently living at Wolf PAWS Positive Awareness Wolf-dog Sanctuary

She is continually expanding her knowledge of dogs and wolves by attending conferences and online webinars, reading and listening to podcasts, and interacting with all the resident wolf-dogs at Wolf PAWS.

Star was rescued in April 2022 at 1 yrs old. She came from middle Tennessee where she was surrendered by her owners who said she had a very high prey drive and it was not safe for her to be around their young children. When she first came to Wolf PAWS, Star was living with Orion.

Needless to say, Lena is timid around people! But here at Wolf PAWS, we are dedicated to providing her with the life she deserves - clean bedding, daily meals, fresh water, Orion as her …