Raw meat...hardcore...do you get sick often?

Shaun, as a grad student in biology (almost done!) and a future dog veterinary behaviorist, I greatly look forward to the program this evening. I'll be recording it (and probably re-watching it again and again!). Thanks for all the unique work you do to save my very favorite animal.

Shaun,
As a lover for all canine breeds and as a teacher, I am looking forward to watching your show tonight.
I was interested in trying to find some of your books, do you know where I can find them?

Hello Shaun, I'm very excited about the show and so pleased that folks are going to get a chance to see your important work. If only tortoises could howl, I'd have a better chance of understanding them! Love to you and Helen.

Johannah

Hi Shaun,
I can't woit until tonight to watch! I think it's facinating. By the way, I like rare meat too! Keep up the tremendous work!

Dear Shaun,
I am a poet, artist, dancer in Sarasota, Florida. What has that to do with wolves? I have a passion for getting to the bone of the matter (truth) and as my art and my life reflect my passion it grows into light and understanding of our relationship with all of nature but especially with wolves and dogs (our natural and first allies—-primitive man certainly knew the language of the wolves and took advantage of it.) Someone questioned if your project was a good way to “get information” about wolves, and I thought, its not about getting information--- its about communication---- there are other bright stars (souls) in the universe besides humans, but so few of us fail to see them. I feel a great tide rising of wonderful souls like yourself who are finding ways to bridge the communication (and spiritual) gap between humans and the other animals. I applaud you, I commend you, I honor you, I am enlightened by you, and I thank you for following your passion. In another life I could have been you. With people like you around I don’t feel half crazy.
Respectfully,
Scylla Liscombe (p.s. my relations came from Wiveliscombe)
& Misty Morningstar (sister dog)

Dear Shaun,

when my mother told me about this show and your work a week ago i just about fell out of my chair. this is what i have wanted to do all my life. i love wolves and i want to show people that they aren't just stupid animals and that there are ways that we can live with them that doesn't involve the use of guns. i hope that your research will begin the ball rolling for more and more understanding of these beautiful animals. you are an insperation to me to find a way to be able to participate in similar reseach. thank you for all that you are doing!

~ Jenn

Shaun. The sad fact is that whatever humans don't understand they usually kill. As a total animal lover I just want to say WAY TO GO. I bet the wolves love you too.

For in the end, we will save what we love, we will love what we understand, and we will understand what we are taught. The only problem I have with what you are doing is that the people that we really need to change the thinking of, are going to think you are an extremest and not pay any attention. This should not concern us animal lovers, but how else do we teach if we can't make it something they can relate too? I am a future elementary teacher so I really want to know an honest ansr..
Thanks, Rachelle

I saw a commercial for this show and I am so excited to watch this.I also want to tell you that I love wolves and I have many original oils of wolves. They are my most favorite animal. Wolves are a very important part of our world and people need to realize that. Not too long ago people killed these beautiful creatures for sport and nearly put them into extinction. It is a wonderful thing Shaun is doing. Keep up the good work! I look foward to watching this tonight.

Wow, quite a lovefest you have going on here Shaun.

Allow me to dissent.

Don't you think your work is a bit selfish? Perhaps you are learning a lot of scientific information about wolves, but what are they getting? A half-mother? Despite being the wolfiest man on the planet, you are after all, not a wolf. No person will ever be able to react with or sense the full range of what it is to be "wolf".

The Native Americans you mention have certainly been able to bond with and understand wolves without so deeply intruding as you.

I am glad you are able to use what you've learned (scents, sounds, etc.) to protect wolves in Poland. Sadly though this is just another example of modern science putting a bandaid on modern intrusions into wolf territory.

What you've done should be viewed as a one-time experiment, not to be expanded into a "technique" by which humans forever indulge in their insatiable quest for knowledge.

i think what your doing is really cool i am a huge fan of wolves so thanks for what your doing for the wolves

You are an amazing man. You have put so much on the line to not only prove that it's possible to teach wolves but also to learn and understand such magnificent creatures. I hope to see more of your work with wolves. And I can't wait to get A Man Among Wolves on dvd. This is something I'd be honored to have in my collection.
Goddess bless you always, Shaun.

I'm watching your show right now. It is amazing how you are so dedicated to your work. I think that you are extremely brave, bacause of the fact that the wolves could kill you. I can't believe your work. Thank so much for trying to help animals. You are doing GREAT!!! Keep up the good work! It's people like you who we need more of in the world!

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!

Wow, im just amazed at all im watching. Me and my mom couldnt wait untill tonight to watch the show. Its shuch a good thing that your showing this on TV!!!

Shaun,

I'm sooooooo excited about watching your special tonight. I absolutely love wolves and think that what you're doing is very interesting and will benefit alot of people. I believe there is alot to be learned from ALL of creation and I give you HUGE props for stepping out!!!

Dear Shaun,

Thank you for Inspiring me! I have always been interested in wolves and have written researchers in hopes to join them in their study, whether my age or my education defers the researchers from responding I do not know. However I have not given up my own research and study of the animal I respect the most. Thank you for your inspiration, on that note I have another suggestion for the problem involving the polish farmer.

One suggestion- Use of wolf urine to mark boundaries as well as your idea of using recorded howls.

Another point to be made is that the wolves as you know target only the weak of their prey. Therefore eliminate the young old and sick of the herds during times when wolves are typically hunting. Thats probably already been done but the it never hurts to discuss ones thoughts.

Thank you again for listening,

Amanda Baker
Admirer

Dear Shaun,

Thank you for Inspiring me! I have always been interested in wolves and have written researchers in hopes to join them in their study, whether my age or my education defers the researchers from responding I do not know. However I have not given up my own research and study of the animal I respect the most. Thank you for your inspiration, on that note I have another suggestion for the problem involving the polish farmer.

One suggestion- Use of wolf urine to mark boundaries as well as your idea of using recorded howls.

Another point to be made is that the wolves as you know target only the weak of their prey. Therefore eliminate the young old and sick of the herds during times when wolves are typically hunting. Thats probably already been done but the it never hurts to discuss ones thoughts.

Thank you again for listening,

Amanda Baker
Admirer

I have seen your show "A man among wolves" I loved it. I am a wolf lover as well as a doglover. I am giving comments to support and protect the wolves to the defenders of wildlife. Good luck and I hope you do get a way to protect them(howling might be the key in protecting them) and maybe one day you will live with them in the wild.
My sister and I had a wolf shepherd and he use to howl but he was as tall as a great dane and had a coat like the wolves. We had him for 14yrs. Ever since I had him Ive been in love with wolves. Hopefully, everyone will find a better way for the wolves to live since humans are taking away alot of land of these beautiful creatures as well as other animals too!
Good luck to everyone and for what you are doing to protect the Wolves.

Shaun: Being priviledged enough to have two pure wolves mysef, I truly enjoyed your show. We have raised our wolves since they were 1 week and 3 weeks old. They truly are magnificant animals and we love them dearly.
And you are so right, they are not pets! They have their own home and we are honored enough to be able to visit them in their home. We have an extended family, me-grandma, my husband - grandpa - Our daughter - mom, our son-in-law - dad, my 11 year old grandson - brother. Our youngest grandchildren 6 and 2, do not go into the wolves home but interact with them from outside quite well. In fact, our wolves love to meet the visiting children through the fence. Keep up the good work.

Shaun,

Thank you for your inspiration.I have always wanted to research wolves first hand and have contacted other researchers, who; for whatever reason have failed to even acknowledge me. So again in this short note that you may never ever get I thank you!

A suggestion regarding the polish farmer with a wolf problem. Along with the use of recorded howls perhaps wolf urine could also be used to defer wolves from the property.

Just a thought.

Thank you again, you are truly inspiring!

Amanda Baker
New York

Shaun & NGC
I was so impressed with the work that you do with this pack.
It is the unique and dedicated individuals like Shaun that can really make a difference in wolf preservation.
I believe this program could really change the way some people view wolves.
My question and hope is will there be more follow up programs?
I would love to see how this will evolve.

Hi, Shaun
I just finished watching the man among wolves national geogaphic special. First, may I commend you on your dedication and determination that you have for you love of these wonderful, beautiful creatures that only the native americans understand here in the U.S. Being an animal lover myself and have a little cairn terrier boy named Spencer, I love all animals but especially dear to my heart are the wolves. Here in Michigan, one can go to the Upper Peninsula and can hear the soulful howls of the wolves. It used to intrigue me, what did they mean. It was somehow comforting, to hear them on a warm summer night.
I do not understand the misunderstanding of your family, but the goes hand-in-hand it seems when one person's dedication is not important to others. Know that you have a family in the viewers that watch you and understand the love you have for what you are doing and you WILL make a difference, I just know it.
Thank you for showing us your world and explaining what the soulful howl means, now I know what the sound meant, all those years ago during vacations in the summer. Much love, Take care, Tammy in Michigan

I just got done watching the show, BRAVO!! It was great!
We have turned down wolves to add into our small pack of dogs for we feel a wolf is not a pet. Though we love wolves, we feel wolves need to be wild.
I just loved the show and your work I feel will help us dog owners out here to understand more our own dogs.
Thank you for giving up everything for your passion, you are unique and one to look up too!

From small town Oregon

Why do the parks not put live food (sheep, etc) within the wolfpack areas, like yellowstone so that the wolves do not go out to the ranches as much. It seems lack of resources is what drives them outside their area food.

I am a rancher but also a wolf lover.

Shaun,

I just finished wathcing your National Geographic special, Man Among Wolves One word quickly comes to mind...AMAZING!!!. I applaude you for the great sacrifice you made to leave one loving family for another . Your dedication and passion for your wolf family was quite apparent while viewing the show. I just wanted to let you know that you are very much appreciated for all that you do. I,too, am very passionate about wolves and feel a powerful, spiritual connection to them. I have been fortunate to photograph 4 wolf packs near my home and in so doing have developed a deep respect for these animals. I hope your show will allow people to see the "goodness" of wolves and how we can coexist together.

Thanks for all that you do and keep up the great work!!!

Sincerely,

Bob

Shaun,
I admire the work that you have done. You truly have great dedication. Ever since I was old enough to say the word wolves, I loved them. I'm 17 years old and my dream is to work with wolves as well. I want to help them and their population. They are beautiful and wise animals. Also, they are very spiritual. I went to a psychic a couple years ago, and right when she saw me she said, "your spirit animal is a wolf." That made me very happy. I was hoping that maybe you could give me some input on where and how I should go about starting my work. I live in Wisconsin. I would like to move to Ireland or England. That is also one of my dreams. Well, I hope you hear back from you. If I don't I wish you the best of luck with continuing your work with the wolves.

-Shaylah-

Hello again,
I couldn't just write one comment! :)
I just wanted to say a few more things. I went to a wildlife center up north, Wisconsin about 2 years ago. While I was there, I saw 2 white wolves and I watched them for hours. I just sat there on the bench. I felt an extreme spiritual connection with them as I watched. I would walk along the fence and they would follow me. They watched me with great curiosity and interest. I wish I could have gone in the enclosure with them. They looked sad and a bit too skinny. I just felt this energy from them of being trapped. I just wanted to let them out. Wolves do not belong in what seemed to be this small enclosure. It was almost as if I could feel what they were feeling. I cried for them. I don't know if you get feelings like that or not, but I would like to know. I've always had a strong connection with all animals. I had pet chickens. Raised one in my home until he got bigger. He felt like my child, and I'm sure when your with your wolves you feel that way too. I know I can never have a wolf as a pet, so thats why I would like to work with them and help them in the wild somehow. Well, I'll let you go. I'm sure you have plenty of work to do. Hope you hear from you.

I wish you the best !

-Shaylah-

Dear Shaun,

my name is Akasuki.
I very happy with your show, for I love wolves too. some times I think I am wolf. ahahah.
I have a husky that is part wolf. His name is Kiba. I want to train him like a wolf. To howl, to do all of the body language and other things wolves do. could you give me some tips. I can howl and do all of that. but I cant make him understand.

-Akasuki

dear shaun, we know that some people do not under-stand what you are doing. but as we know you're love for the wolve's is some thing much more than they can under stand. you keep doing as what you said, you teach them and they teach us. they are beautiful animal's. please add me to your fan club list. thank's for reading this. robin Earlywine

Dear Mr. Ellis,
I just finished watching your special documentary on National Geographic.
What you have done in living and communicating with the wolves is quite spectacular.
I am extreamly impressed. Thus,The reason that I am writing you.
I am hoping that there may be some hope in helping the Mexican Red Wolf here in Arizona, U.S.A.
They were reintroduced back into the wild in approximately 1996.
Of course there was a territorial duspute with the ranchers at the time and is still ongoing,Hence the problem.
In your segment tonight I was impressed when you used defensive howling recordings for a rancher to keep wolves from disturbing his cattle.
I realize that this is at a very early expermential stage, yet I was hoping that it could be proposed to be used here rather than harrassing the wolves for 15 minuet prior to shooting them with the governments blessing.
I have the origional "Draft of the Enviromental Impact Statement" that I would be more than willing to send to you so that you can see how the law was outlined. I would be more than willing to assist in gathering any further data necessary.
I don't know how if our state legislature will except any help with the fued with the ranchers vs. wolves. But if they are open to discussion will you please give this some consideration.
I do know that your time is very valuable as you continue with your wolf pack and your family. I just ask that you please give this some consideration, I do not want to see this sub- species erradicated. Most sincerely and with great respect,
-Boni

Shaun,
I am very interested with what nation did the Native American Indian source come from? My Grandfather was named Wolf & he was a
Northern Cheyenne. Grandfather Wolf was a Holy Man a Medicine man hopefully you will see why I am asking you to open up your resource???
Thank you for your time, Judy Kovar

Dear Shaun:

I watched your show tonight, and I was completely blown away! Keep up the good work! I was especially interested in your studies regarding wolf howl recordings to deter wolves from killing livestock. We have a farm here in Northwest Wisconsin that has suffered losses, and the owners have been active in getting the wolf removed from the endangered species list here. It would be nice to be able to show these people an alternative path. I'm also interested in reading your books, but I'm not sure where to find them.

Shaun and Bernard,
I greatly enjoyed your film and I was glad to see someone trying to come up with alternatives to killing to save these beautful creatures.

I am working on a film project of my own for a college course I am taking and if your time allows could use some advice.

My project is on the aerial wolf hunts. If you have any more alternative suggestions as to why killing from the air isn't the way to solve problems, I sure could use the imput. Also, suggestions to how to present this that won't turn off the audience.

Thank you

Dear "One with Wolves"

I commend you for your work! When I first heard of this show, I made sure no matter where I was, that this show would be taped to make sure I viewed it. I stayed up to watch it tonight. It brought tears to my eyes; especially the part where you were howling with the pups. I feared for you when you had left and returned back to the pack, and at the same time, I had no fear at all... It took real guts for you to walk back in the den. The work you are doing is SO IMPORTANT for SO MANY REASONS. Thank you for bringing even more attention to the Wolf and may you continue to walk the path of "Oneness" with Wolf. There is a Wolf Refugee here in New Mexico. If you ever get to these parts, I am sure we could arrange a lecture as the people in Santa Fe support efforts such as yours.

Blessings - Skye

Hi Shawn! I'm sure you're aware of the aerial wolf shootings in Alaska.

I've signed several petitions to stop the hunt, but so far they're not listening. Senator Ted Stevens is a notorious anti-environmental wingnut, and he's all for it.

Is there anything else we can do to stop this horribly cruel practice?

Sincerely,

Eileen Flanagan
New York City

Shaun,
First of all I just want to say that I admire your complete dedication in this whole "study"! I can fully appreciate your intentions, as a wolf lover myself , it has ALWAYS been my belief that we can live in harmony with these amazingly intelligent and majestic animals. I believe you just may have found the answer, concerning the farmers livestock losses, while protecting the declination of our wolf population.I want to say that I think you are brilliant,patient,VERY MUCH dedicated in your work and belief in these experimentations of this very misunderstood animal!Your immense love for these wolves proves much. I commend you and wish it were me right alongside!!! I absolutely love wolves and have studied them, a bit, along with a bit of native American beliefs, as well.BEST wishes to you and your lucky fiancee and children..... Absolutely brilliant!!!!!! Peace

Shaun's work is amazing and compelling. As a nature writer I am delighted to see this on television in the US.

I did blog on this on my WriterByNature.com website.

I am grateful for the additional information on the National Geographic site.

Shaun, thanks for all you do to help us understand and respect wolves. Thanks for sharing this information with the world.

Hello Shaun
I admire the work that you have done. You truly have great dedication. I love wolves and all animals
Sincerly Christine Hill from PA

Dear Shaun,

Please come visit the wolves at our Preserve in Northern New Jersey. You will truly appreciate the amazing place it is. The only wolves in NJ in 100 years. Go to Lakotawolf.com and see the website. Please know I understand what you have accomplished and admire you greatly.

Niki Richardson

Shaun - All I can say is WOW. I am so glad God has blessed us all with your unselfish love for these magnificant creatures. Teaching the pups to howl was very touching.

Dear Shaun,
Being an ardent supporter of wolf and wildlife preservation I was fascinated to see you interact with your wolf family. I was fortunate enough to be kissed by a wolf during a wolf seminar once. In no way could this seminar compare to what you do, but I did learn in those moments (never mind what you read about in books), how truly extrordinary these animals are and how equally great a lack of understanding many people have of them. I am heartened that through your work ultimately wolves will be less endangered and more understood and respected. They have a huge job in the wild keeping our eco systems healthy. People need all the education they can get.
Thank you so much for sharing your story and your wolves close up and personal. It's just so fantastic!
We will all be looking forward to any future works and scientific results of your work in the future. I am so grateful for you and your work. Thank you and your pack, and National Geograhpic for airing the program.

Wishing you all the best and future sucess!

Sincerely,
Nancy T.
Boston,MA

SHAUN,
I have been doing wildlife rehab for over 30 yrs.and i do much the same as you do,except i work with your usual wildlife.i also have been called crazy in the things do,and the extremes i go to that ensure the health and safety of the animals i release.your a big asset to those of us who do this type of work.thank you so much for the work you do.
Kaye

Shaun,

We are students in a Life Connections class at South Lafourche High School in southern Louisiana. We were able to watch your show in class. It is very interesting. We like it.

Sincerely,

Students in the 4th hour life connections class.

Hi Shaun,
I just got done watching the show which got recorded last night for me. I LOVED the show, I LOVE wolves and always wanted to see if someone could live within a wolf pack and prove that they arn't bad animals and that humans can live with wolves and not need to kill them. Just thought i would let you know. Keep up the good work, and I hope the show keeps going because I already want to see the next one.

Krystle

Shaun,

I was floored when I saw your show. You are doing something that I've always wanted to do with big cats that live in prides. I'm studying to become a Vet Tech and an animal keeper, and I really would love being a specialist in any of these areas and you have proved to me that my dreams can come true. That I can actually be that close, be ONE of them while I am studying them. Thank you for your show!

Sincerely,
Jessica Thomas

I finally watched the show and laughed and cried. The absolute best part was when you were teaching them to howl. All of sudden I heard this other howl, hit the pause on my TIVO and my Rottie had found his own wolf roots and was howling along with the TV. I was just stunned and then laughed and then cried and then unpaused and let everybody howl. It was a great moment.

Shaun,

My name is Joey and I am 9 years old. I watched your show last night and I thought it was amazing. I have loved wolves for a long time and have many books about them. I always wonder what it is like to be so close to a wolf. I know your work will help us understand wolves better. I learned so much from your show. Keep up the good work.

Your friend
Joey

I just wanted you to know that I saw your show and loved it! I have always been an animal lover since childhood. Animals are just as important as people and I'm glad you are getting a message out there. I was hoping to find a list of your books, but I haven't been able to find them. That might be a good thing to add to your bio...

Shaun, the first thing I'd like to say is please keep up the good work! I know that many people will say very unplesant things about your work, scientists and others as well, but those types of things usually accompany the beginings of great works. Personally, I have always felt a connection with wolves and I'm glad to see that you have chosen to do what you do, to give up certain things for the advancement of another. Although I could never make that choice myself, I admire your passion and dedication to our friends, The Wolves.

Hello Shaun!!

I want to say i watched your discovery channel thing and i was in like man i wish i could do that really because i have alway thought about wolves as a awesome animals powerful and etc. I wish i could know you because you have showed me on that show so much. I am glad someone is looking out for them because they are beautiful animals and they are just GOD's awesome animals as in like the lion too. But wolves the whole pack does something. Well i hope and pray you and your wolves are good and i hope that the wolves you helped at that farm area are still good. May GOD be with you Shaun and thanks again for all the info.
Your friend in the USA,
April

Shaun,
I saw youre documentry last night. I was completely amazed!!! You have shown a side of the Wolf that I have never seen before. I am interested in learning more...Especially photos of Wolves in the wild. Any ideas? Thank you again i look forward to purchasing the DVd. Thanks
Mike A

Mr. Shaun,
I am a huge fan of wolves, and when I heard of your show last night, I had to watch it. I am interested in living with wolves when I am older, like you are, but I don't know how to get started. Thank you for working in this area, when most people would dismiss it as a crazy venture.

By the way, how did you adapt to raw meat when you were not the alpha anymore, and couldn't cook or eat the liver?

Shaun,

I have been looking forward to watching your program for a while and I finally was able to watch it this morning.

I was very excited when I first saw the preview commercial on NGC. I've had dogs my entire life and in dealing with them I often resorted to the growling and bearing of the teeth when they would beg for food or try to dominate me. I found this to be very effective in showing them that I was the pack leader. This goes along with how much I enjoy the Dog Whisperer program in which he advises that people need to be the pack leader.

I love the importance of howling you have found with your pack. Howling with my dogs is a favorite activity of mine as well. I knew that howling was their form of long distance communication but I did not realize that there were specific howls to call the pack together.

When you have your scientific backing it would be interesting to see if domesticated dogs could learn and respond to the various howls. It would be great if people could learn the recall howl, teach it to their pack and just stand out in their front yard and howl for a lost dog to come home.

You, sir, have found the reason you were put on this earth. Keep up your fabulous work.

You should put up a wikipedia article about you and post on youtube.com. I'd like to keep up with what you're doing.

Hi again,
I have noticed that a few people have mentioned wanting to learn more or get involved. In my quest to do my own documentary I have meet another amazing person like Shaun who works with the wolves that needs help. Her name is Tonya Littlewolf. She is the Founder of Wolf Mountain Sanctuary. If anyone is interested checkout her site www.wolfmountain.com

Dear Shaun:
I am very interested in your work and I send my bestest wishes to you and the pack that many wolves are able to be released into the wild. I also hope that by the time I have children the Canis Lupus will still run free in the open wild, protected; and not behind iron cages under human survalliance.
I am a university student in Rhode island, and I was wondering if their are any simularities in the behavior and communication between wolves and coyotes.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could get back to me. I understand that your work is very important for the future of these animals, and also that your family comes and a top priority as well. It would mean a lot to have your feedback though.
Thank you so much for your research and the best of luck for you future and the future of your entire family.

Sincerely,
Rachael

Hey Shaun,
Great Show! You should make it a series...it would be really successful. Good Luck to you!

Dear Shaun,
WOW!!!!!! THANK YOU & the Nat. Geo Channel for giving us an experince of a lifetime! I'm a school librarian and, rest
assured, all my "cubs" will be using this website to continue the thrill and enrichment of what we saw on the show.
The most popular non-fiction book in our school library, among over 500 students, is the book on dog breeds so it follows that many of them list wolves as their favorite wild animal. We thank you for all you are doing to protect these magnificent creatures.
God bless and sustain you in your work. A grateful school libraian

Calamay and I both thank you for what you are doing for our family. We howl your success, me and everyone in my pack. Although, I must say I was very pleased to learn that you were beaten from alpha male status. In a wolf pack, It should be a wolf who leads. I wish I could meet you and your pack, but I must tend my own for a few years yet. Much love is passed from my pack to your's...May you get your wish to live with them in the wild.

May Calamay, Wolf Goddess of the Light Moon, Protect, and bless your pack and your Future.

As High Priestess of Athlan, and Priestess of Calamay, I bless thee in thy learnings and wish thee happy journeys.

As fellow wolf, Keep in touch.

I think I love you!!!! I love everything and everyone that have to do with wolves...but you take the cake. My sister howls hello again. anywho...good luck with life.