Wahnapitae man urged MNR not to kill his hybrid wolves
In Greater Sudbari, a person living near Ontaras is concerned about the fate of his pet after the seizure of his expected government next month.
Bryton Bongard lives on a rural property, where he has created a large enclosure for his pack of 16 Wolf-Dog Hybrids. In 2021, he met him as puppies from a friend who said that they could be part wolf, although Bonsard never saw in his offspring.
Whatever he has learned since then is that in Ontario, the owner of Wolf-Dog hybrid is illegal. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) of Ontario is now involved, and Bonsard said he was expecting to seize his animals in September.
But this is not then a seizure that harasses Bonguard. He is worried about what will happen to his dogs, because he said that MNR has not told him what his fate will be. Bongard said that he was worried that animals would be euthanized again instead of home.
He said, “I have no problem with punishment. I know I have broken the rules. And yes, I will be fined. I will help transfer my dogs. Whatever I do, whatever I do is to make sure that my dogs are safe and healthy,” he said.
CBC News asked Ontario MNR about the rules around the Wolf-Dog hybrid in the province, and what will happen to these animals after being confiscated.
A spokesperson wrote in a statement, “In general, it is against the law that it should keep wild animals from Ontario as pets or keep them in captivity.” “There are some exceptions, which are carefully regulated under the Fish and Wildlife Protection Act, 1997. As it is an active case, MNR is unable to comment further.”
Wolf and dogs kept in large enclosures
The enclosure of Bongard is about 35 meters at a distance of about 35 meters. The wire fencing is 2.5-meter long with barbes at the top, as well as a metal apron underground to prevent animals from digging.
There are some covered shelter areas within the enclosure, as well as small prescriptions to climb animals. When Bonsard enters with food and behavior, such as eggs, dogs enthusiastically approached with the tail.
Bongard said he listens to a large extent positive comments from his neighbors about animals, and he invites people to meet the pack by appointment.
Wolves had some liters in the last few years, some of which they have already surrendered to the ministry. He said that all his animals have been ornate since then, so they will not have further liters.
Hybrid keeping ‘does not really work’: retired biologist
The DNA of Wolf-Dog Hybrids makes them less suitable as pets, compared to pet dogs, said retired wildlife biologist Dean Clof. Cluff lives in Sudbari and used to work with wolves in Northwest Territies during his career.
“This doesn’t actually work for most parts,” he said. “They are originally unexpected.”
Cluff said that when animals may appear favorable and well socially, they follow a pack hierarchy that can shift over time, especially if there should be something with their owner.
Cluff said Wild Volves can travel 80 kilometers or more a day, and it is difficult to say whether wolves and hybrids born in captivity may still be urged to roam.
Homling hybrid difficult again
Bongard said that he is called a sanctuary across the country, many of which are not interested in taking wolves and dogs.
Clof said that the challenges coming to the house again include transporting these animals, a large adequate habitat for them and the ongoing cost of maintaining their health and diet. Due to those issues, he said, sometimes it becomes a more human option to erupt animals.
Bongard has offered to pay for the costs of transferring animals, but finding a place for 16 wolf-dogs can be a big challenge. One of some places in Canada specializes in wolf and dogs Yamnuska Volfdog Sanctuary in AlbertaHe allegedly told Bongard that he is already on capacity and cannot accommodate his animals.
Bongard said that he has asked Ontario MNR to convert his assets into a sanctuary, but the ministry is not expected to support that plan.
