We are grateful that wolves have been re-listed as endangered in parts of the county again but we have a continual struggle in other places in our nation. Wolves are not back on this list and not protected in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. We are dealing with an uptick of deaths as a flood of laws in those states continue to condone species genocide of gray wolves. The stories of loss are tragic.
We are watching in our world a war where power was dictated by not by a majority but a minority of one trying to destroy a nation that was just living its life.
But as the stories unfold about the destruction, and refugees going all over the world to find safety, their families are torn apart.
We are social beings. We have our own pack. We want to find home.
I have watched how wolves have the same instinct and the unfortunate way they became merely listed as something to “harvest” or in the way of a singular progress that does not keep all of life in mind.
In both wolves and Ukrainian people their courage, fierceness, strength impress me. Oppression is not the answer for our future on any front.
We can keep helping wolves find freedom and protection, and stop the false claims against their lives.
Spring brings with it promise and renewal. I continue to believe that Ukraine can reclaim its homeland. I feel the misuse of power will never ever win the battle. I hold this same desire for wolves as I do for humankind and think of all the young people I have met over the years many with families of their own.
I want to say to them we do have a chance to change course as new life flourishes in our hearts and lives each moment of the day.
