Lakota joins her sister

Discuss wolves. (News, sightings, conservation, status, etc.)

Moderators: Isela, Koa

User avatar
king1-7
Sub-adult Wolf
Sub-adult Wolf
Posts: 712
Joined: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:16 pm
Gender: Male
Location: Eagerly awaiting Slough Creek

Lakota joins her sister

Post by king1-7 » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:26 pm

...well, we all acknowledged that it would have to happen sometime. Lakota was euthanized on November 7, 2008. Quote her wolf log:

I am sorry to say that Lakota, our last remaining member of the 1993 litter, was euthanized today at 3:30pm. She lived an incredible life as an ambassador wolf for the International Wolf Center. At 15 1/2 years of age, her metabolic system had started to show signs of decline. This was a fairly fast onset of decline, as you can see from the weblogs that she was still up and active as of the last posting on November 3rd; however, 15 1/2 years is old. In the last few days, she stopped taking her medication and stopped eating any food. When wolf care staff came in for wolf care this morning, she got up, came to the wolf yard and entered the lab (we leave the door open so she can come and go as she pleases), then went to the back side of the new retired enclosure area and laid down in the wooded portion. She was unwilling to get up, showing some intense shaking and muscle spasms. Staff covered her with a sleeping bag, and were able to deliver her anti-inflammatory medication, giving her some relief. After some time, she willingly got up and moved to the den box. It’s not uncommon for animals to retreat to places away from people before they die. This same behavior was noted on Thursday afternoon, but again, staff worked diligently to get her up and into the den box. A consultation with Dr. Hanson, our veterinarian, led to the assessment that her system was shutting down, and while the anti-inflammatory provided some relief, her condition was declining. All of the Ely staff were able to spend time with her in her final hours. While it is sad to lose such an important part of our wolf care program, it is comforting to know that Lakota had a great life and was vital part of our educational mission.
And so, the IWC ceases to have a Retired Pack...Rest in Peace, Lakota.
Rest in peace, sisters Lakota and Mackenzie

Avvie by me

User avatar
Blindseer
Former WQ Moderator
Posts: 4608
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:47 pm
Gender: Male
Location: Spy is credit to team.

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Blindseer » Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:46 pm

goodbye Lakota...

I knew you would leave us eventually, but I hadnt expected you to leave so soon... I was sure you would have survived another few months D:

you were a great wolf and I am proud to have know you...
icon by Rottenrobbie

User avatar
Wolfwind
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 584
Joined: Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:55 pm
Gender: Female
Location: land of corn and coal
Contact:

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Wolfwind » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:38 am

I didn't expect it would be so soon.... :cry: Goodbye, Lakota. Rest in peace... you were part of the reason I love wolves.

My art: canis-ferox.deviantart.com

"I like being weird. Weird's all I've got. That and my sweet style."

User avatar
Makayla
Yearling
Yearling
Posts: 426
Joined: Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:42 pm
Gender: Female
Location: Nowhere in particular...

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Makayla » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:14 pm

Aww.. that is just so sad.. :cry:
I never saw her in real life, but she was one of my favorite wolves.
Rest in peace, darling Lakota.
▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀
(Avatar by Jaw)

Join the group for updates and info about my published book, Adopted By Wolves!
http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?ref= ... 3201117108

User avatar
Snowmuzzle
Yearling
Yearling
Posts: 308
Joined: Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:14 am
Gender: Female
Location: Under the bed

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Snowmuzzle » Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:55 pm

Aww, that's sad :( She was the same age as me...
Thou shalt not put musicians on ridiculous pedestals, no matter how great they are... or were.

User avatar
Kouga
Sub-adult Wolf
Sub-adult Wolf
Posts: 662
Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2008 5:14 pm
Contact:

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Kouga » Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:10 am

So death itself was the biggest relief for Lakota...
The power of the pack

Aluriel
Hunter-in-training
Hunter-in-training
Posts: 125
Joined: Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:37 pm
Gender: Male
Location: everywhere

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Aluriel » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:39 pm

Death is not the end
cookies recieved from:
wolfdog911: {::}
gingadog: {::}
Raimundo: {::}
Special cookie recieved from XxXTsukieXxX :D:{::}

User avatar
Icy
Yearling
Yearling
Posts: 405
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:56 pm
Gender: Female
Location: Chewing on a glowstick. :3

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Icy » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:50 pm

aww, poor Lakota. D':
Shy
Hushed
Actinful
Secretive
Touchy
Awesome

Avatar (c): Sheeba
Signature (c): Kodiak wolf

Arctic Sunrise
Newborn Wolf
Newborn Wolf
Posts: 9
Joined: Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:53 pm
Gender: Female
Location: ...

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Arctic Sunrise » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:56 pm

Poor Lakota.....she's in a better place now. May her spirit rest in peace.
I am the color of the sunrise on tundra. They call Me Arctic.
Working on a sig and new avatar. any ideas?

User avatar
Spirithowl
Newborn Wolf
Newborn Wolf
Posts: 19
Joined: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:41 pm
Location: Why do we kill people that kill people to show that killing is wrong?

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Spirithowl » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:21 pm

After such an amazing and happy last few days of her shortened life, sh enow runs with her sister. Rest In Peace, Lakota.
You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.

This icon is trying to lick its elbow. Yes, I know icons don't have elbows but this one is determined.

Don't knock on death's door. Ring the doorbell and run; he hates that.

User avatar
king1-7
Sub-adult Wolf
Sub-adult Wolf
Posts: 712
Joined: Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:16 pm
Gender: Male
Location: Eagerly awaiting Slough Creek

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by king1-7 » Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:18 pm

It's really a shame that she passed so soon after the renovations were completed on her enclosure...now they have to keep it maintained for a few years until Shadow and Malik are ready to move in, even though it will be unoccupied during that time. :?
Rest in peace, sisters Lakota and Mackenzie

Avvie by me

User avatar
Wolfwind
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 584
Joined: Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:55 pm
Gender: Female
Location: land of corn and coal
Contact:

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Wolfwind » Fri Nov 14, 2008 9:04 pm

king1-7 wrote:It's really a shame that she passed so soon after the renovations were completed on her enclosure...now they have to keep it maintained for a few years until Shadow and Malik are ready to move in, even though it will be unoccupied during that time. :?
Yeah, I was wondering how that was going to go for them... it's such a nice pond, too. :|
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolf_man/2 ... 558013682/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolf_man/2 ... 558013682/

My art: canis-ferox.deviantart.com

"I like being weird. Weird's all I've got. That and my sweet style."

User avatar
Icy
Yearling
Yearling
Posts: 405
Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:56 pm
Gender: Female
Location: Chewing on a glowstick. :3

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by Icy » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:04 pm

I wish she could live a bit longer.......
Shy
Hushed
Actinful
Secretive
Touchy
Awesome

Avatar (c): Sheeba
Signature (c): Kodiak wolf

User avatar
winterwolf21
Pup
Pup
Posts: 90
Joined: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:26 am
Gender: Female
Location: *~Coldhearted Demon~*

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by winterwolf21 » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:25 pm

i made a card to sign in honor of lakota she will be missed :cry: :(
..........*
........//\\
.......///\\\
......////\\\\
...../////\\\\\
.....++||++

MerryChristmasWQ


REST IN PEACE LAKOTA YOU WERE A GREAT WOLF
)....(\_/)
))__/{"-;
((/////;
\\.....\\
R.I.P LAKOTA WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH


)).....(\_/)
((___/{"-;
))//////;
\\......\\
NOEL

))......(\_/)
((___/{"-;
)).,';,.,_;
\\........\\
."".......""
NONAME(Hate)

User avatar
WildFire
Sub-adult Wolf
Sub-adult Wolf
Posts: 862
Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:35 pm
Gender: Male
Location: Nopetown
Contact:

Re: Lakota joins her sister

Post by WildFire » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:03 pm

Awwww. Good bye, Lakota at least your pain is over now. Tis a shame you had to go.

Post Reply