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Naples Wolf Sanctuary Aims to Expand After Wildfire Close Call

Photo: Shy Wolf Sanctuary

The Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Naples is home to 69 resident animals, all of whom were evacuated from their home as wildfires threatened Collier County last month. Now the animals have returned home, but plans are in the works to relocate the sanctuary to a larger facility that could provide temporary shelter for other animals during future emergencies.

Monday at 1:30 p.m., senior volunteer Jeremy Albrecht explains how the Shy Wolf Sanctuary got its start and why a new facility would be a way to give back to all the volunteer organizations and other shelters who have helped the sanctuary in moments of need. 

We’ll also talk about the plans for expansion, what the needs are, and how volunteers there play such a critical role.

Matthew Smith is a reporter and producer of WGCU’s Gulf Coast Live.