When one animal lover came face to face with this monstrous creature, she realized what needed to be done...
Meeting the Beast
Brittany Allen had never seen anything like it in her life. When Brittany got the call, she raced down to the animal sanctuary, terrified of what she might find. Now, Brittany was standing right in front of it...
She Realized the Truth
No matter what people had told her, Brittany knew that someone was lying. This was no ordinary animal—that much was very clear. She approached tentatively, and its yellow eyes narrowed to slits...
Dedicated Volunteer
Brittany had been working at the animal sanctuary for over a decade. Her team at the shelter was like a family. They thought they had seen everything, but one mysterious creature defied all expectations.
Strange Phonecall
The sanctuary was operated by a woman named Nancy Smith, who did her best to provide a loving and supportive environment for the rehabilitation of animals. One day, Nancy received a bizarre phone call. The man on the other end of the line refused to reveal his identity...
Urgent Business
The man said that he needed to surrender an animal right away. Nancy asked him why his request was so urgent. The man replied that the animal had grown "much larger" than he had ever anticipated.
He Did His Best
The man told Nancy that he thought he knew exactly what he was getting himself into. He'd done all the research, read as much as he could about exotic canine breeds. He had bought all the toys and supplies he believed he would need...
Too Big of a Commitment
The man didn't realize how big of a commitment he'd made until his new pet began to grow. In a matter of months, Yuki the puppy transformed into a beast. First, Yuki outgrew his collar and lead, which the man could handle—but it didn't stop there...
Enormous Monster
Yuki's owner had expected him to grow, but after eight months, Yuki was already five feet tall. Even the breeder who had sold Yuki never said anything about his becoming so large. Soon, Yuki was too big to fit in the house.
Scared for His Life
The man had begun to feel afraid of his pet. When Yuki was a puppy, he seemed relatively harmless. Now, his teeth were sharp and bigger than anything the man had ever seen. He'd sprouted claws that looked like talons...
He Made the Call
The man understood that he had bitten off far more than he could chew. The owner gave Nancy a call, hoping she could help. Nancy agreed to help him, but she couldn't make any promises...
The Shelter Was Full
Nancy made some calls of her own, only to find out that the shelter was full. She promised to get back to him as soon as a spot opened up for Yuki. The man begrudgingly agreed, but he was about to betray Nancy in a big way...
The Ultimate Betrayal
The next day, Nancy got a call from the Broward Animal Shelter, begging her to get there as soon as she could. She wondered why they needed her so badly. However, when she arrived, it became apparent what had happened...
Wolf or Dog?
Unbeknownst to Nancy, the man had gone behind her back and left Yuki tied up outside of a kill shelter. When the Broward staff found Yuki, they listed him as a stray, but Nancy realized that it was no coincidence. Yuki's owner had dumped him here!
Locked in a Cage
The shelter had put Yuki in a cage, but it was hardly large to accommodate the massive animal. He stood 5'4" high—taller than Nancy herself! Was Yuki a dog or a wolf? There was only one way to find out...
Filled with Rage
Nancy was aghast that Yuki's owner had abandoned the poor beast without a second thought. Her blood boiled as she loaded Yuki into the car, ready to take him far from the kill shelter. Despite Yuki's stature and appearance, he was obviously feeling scared and lost...
DNA Test
The animal shelter where Nancy worked was actually a wolf sanctuary, which meant that there would be plenty of space for Yuki to thrive and grow. Nancy and her team at the Shy Wolf Sanctuary conducted a DNA test on Yuki to confirm their suspicions...
Wolfdog
The test showed that Yuki was 87.5% Gray Wolf, 8.6% Siberian Husky, and 3.9% German Shepherd. This meant that Yuki was a high-content wolfdog. Wolfdogs were classified as an exotic breed that was illegal to own in Florida, where Yuki was adopted by his no-good owner.
He Just Wanted A Home
People who purchased wolfdogs from unlicensed breeders always hoped to have an aesthetically unique animal with no comprehension of the possible repercussions. In Yuki's case, he may have looked like a scary predator, but he was as loyal and friendly as any dog!
Tragedy Strikes
Nancy knew she had to track down the owner so she could turn him over to the authorities—but first, something terrible happened. As Yuki was walking around the sanctuary and getting to know his new surroundings, he caught his leg on a palmetto and injured it. They rushed him into surgery...
Trust Issues
It took five surgeries to repair the wound on Yuki's leg. During this time, the team noticed a shift in Yuki's behavior where he became more and more aggressive. It was clear that the poor wolfdog had trust issues...
Opening Up
Fortunately, as time went on, Yuki began to trust the female volunteers at the wolf sanctuary. He allowed a handful of them into his den, but he still behaved aggressively toward men, likely due to the poor experience at the hands of his previous owner. Among the group of women that Yuki trusted was Brittany...
Showing Him Off
Brittany wanted to show the world what a marvelous animal Yuki was. She took a photo with Yuki that emphasized just how large he was. The photo went viral! Many people claimed that Yuki was photoshopped. No dog could be larger than an adult woman...
Big Boy
"It's just his fat angle guys," Brittany explained to the nonbelievers. In reality, Britney was more concerned about raising awareness for Yuki's breed. Brittany wanted to educate the public so that no other dogs like Yuki would end up abandoned outside of a kill shelter.
He Loved Attention
Yuki had quickly become one of the most interesting animals at the sanctuary. The volunteers started calling him "Woowoo" because whenever he saw one of his favorite volunteers, like Brittany, he would start howling because he wanted to spend time with them!
Strange Behavior
One day, Brittany noticed that Yuki wasn't acting like himself. He refused to eat and wasn't interested in playing with his favorite toys. Everyone at the sanctuary grew concerned...
Sad Diagnosis
The test results confirmed their worst nightmare. Yuki was diagnosed with terminal blood cancer. Brittany was heartbroken, but she was determined to make the last of Yuki's time count...
Huge Impact
Despite Yuki's diagnosis, he had spent many wonderful years at the wolf sanctuary being cared for by Brittany, Nancy, and the rest of the team. Everyone who met Yuki fell in love with his wonderful charm and beautiful features. After his diagnosis, Yuki stuck around for as long as he could...
Long and Happy Life
Yuki survived for two whole years after his original diagnosis, proving what Brittany and the team knew all along—he was a fighter! The Shy staff showered him with love and affection every day.
In Loving Memory
Yuki was only 8 months old when he was taken to Shy Wolf Sanctuary, where he spent the rest of his life. He passed away in his sleep at the age of 13 on November 12, 2020, after twelve joy-filled years at the sanctuary. The sanctuary let everyone know that his legacy would live on...
Yuki's Legacy
Since Yuki's photo went viral, Shy Wolf Sanctuary saw an unbelievable increase in visitors. People loved Yuki and wanted to offer support however they could. Even though Yuki is gone, Nancy, Brittany, and the rest of the team continue to work hard to raise awareness for wolfdogs.