NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
A wolf dog named Nova was found and reunited with her owner after escaping from her enclosure in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) shared the story of the meeting in a Facebook post on September 13.
Officers had been out looking for Nova after residents called to say they believed they saw a wolf roaming the streets, a department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
WOLFDOG HYBRID GAINS FAME ONLINE IN FLORIDA SANCTUA
“The [wolfdog] he was friendly and a pet,” OKCPD wrote. “He was returned to his owner.”
Oklahoma City Police Department Sgt. On September 13, 2022, Stanley had a wolfdog named Nova sit in the front seat of his patrol car.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)
On Facebook, the department wrote that Nova “was discovered near a daycare in the area of N. Hefner & Penn” that Tuesday morning.
“When officers arrived they learned that our partners at the Village Police Department recently had a report of a resident who lost their pet… an 85% wolf/15% Alaskan Malamute,” OKCPD continued.
Four photos uploaded with the post show Nova has skin that oscillates between black, brown and gray. He also has amber eyes and looks big.
OKCPD credited Sgt. Logan Stanley with Nova’s quest. He reportedly worked with Nova’s owner to get the “very friendly lupus canine to join him in his patrol car and pose for selfies,” according to the Facebook post.
DOG QUALITY: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CANINE DETAILS?
The department also said Nova’s behavior was “more like a stuffed puppy” than a “big bad wolf.”
Nova owner Dani Brumley thanked both the Oklahoma City Police Department and the village police department for their help, under the Facebook post.
“It’s been a terrifying 24 hours and now he gets to take a much needed bath and nap, thanks in large part to them and the community at The Village,” Brumley wrote in the comments section. “Words cannot express how grateful I am!”
Wolfdog Nova walked around The Village, which is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)
Nova left her compound Monday after a fence panel fell in Brumley’s backyard, according to a public Facebook post written by Brumley.
Brumley said he was not home when it happened, and neighbors had reported seeing Nova near The Village area.
MICHIGAN TEEN WITH HEARING LOSS ADOPTS DEAF DOG; NOW THEY ARE “INSEPARABLE”
“She’s super shy so she doesn’t usually approach other people unless she knows them,” Brumley wrote Tuesday morning.
A neighbor who lives in the village said she tried to convince Nova to move into her backyard, but the wolf dog left when she returned with drinking water.
ALABAMA MAN REUNITED WITH DOG AFTER HE SPOILED HIM ON CAR ROAD: HE’S MY ‘LITTLE FRIEND’
Brumley updated her post to share that Nova has been found and reunited with her canine “best friend,” an emotional support Australian Shepherd named Trevor.
Sgt. Logan Stanley of the Oklahoma City Police Department located Nova the wolf dog with the help of her owner.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)
Nova is “a little over three years old” and stands 5’5″ when standing on her hind legs, Brumley told Fox News Digital.
Brumley added that Nova’s waist height when on all fours and her weight fluctuate over time, but are usually over 70 pounds.
Nova is the second wolf dog Brumley has owned, and she adopted the dog at five weeks old from someone who had a litter of puppies in Midwest City, Brumley said.
“After my previous wolfdog, Sasha, died of lymphoma at age 10, we were completely broken,” Brumley said. “Breeding Nova is certainly very different from raising a domesticated dog or even a low-content wolfdog, like Sasha.”
MONTANA STOPS WOLF HUNTING IN CERTAIN AREAS AS OFFICIALS FEAR THREAT TO THE SPECIES
Brumley said Nova needed to be “desensitized” to loud noises, including children, babies, dogs and cats. She added that rough play has been completely avoided for Nova, and while she can get nervous in new environments, Brumley said Nova has a soft spot for small dogs and children.
“The biggest thing I think people should know about wolf dogs is that they’re not for everyone and those who want one should definitely do their research first,” Brumley told Fox News Digital. “They are as destructive as they are absolutely beautiful.”
Gray wolves, eastern wolves (AKA timber wolves), and red wolves are three wolf species found in North America, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
(iStock)
Wolves and dogs are interfertile and when the two animals mate, they create a wolf-dog hybrid, according to the International Wolf Center, a Minnesota-based wolf research and education organization.
The International Wolf Center reports that wolfdog ownership is a “controversial matter” in the US because legislation varies by state due to the unpredictable nature of a new hybrid.
“The reality is that there is an animal with a genetic stew that includes input from a line of dogs that have been domesticated over the centuries compiled with input from an animal that has not,” wrote the center, while noting that the appearance of a wolf dog. and behavior are inconsistent and incalculable.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Wolves and wolfdogs are considered exotic animals, according to Oklahoma City’s code of ordinances.
City codes typically do not allow ownership of exotic animals, but exemptions exist for people who have received written consent from adjoining landowners, received federal and state permits and licenses, registered their animal in the city and have met other requirements listed in the Code. of Ordinances.
Oklahoma Nova’s wolfdog reportedly escaped from its backyard enclosure after a fence panel fell. Walked around Oklahoma City for a day.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)
Brumley told Fox News Digital that she always advises others to look up their city and state ordinances on wolf dog ownership.
“Some strictly ban wolfhounds, while others allow mixes below a certain percentage,” Brumley said. “I always make sure to also check the dog park and vet guidelines before taking Nova anywhere.”
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS
Brumley noted that most owners have wolfdogs listed as a prohibited breed and vets may choose to refuse service, so it’s important to check these factors before owning them.
“Finding a vet with wolfdog experience is very difficult,” Brumley said. “[Nova’s] The vet decides based on temperament and apart from getting the other dogs to howl with her, Nova has always been a good patient.”
Other wolf dog ownership details that Brumley believes people should know is that these members of the dog family require a lot of training because they are not “naturally people-friendly animals.” He also said they are generally not good for home defense due to their more timid nature compared to domesticated guard dogs.
According to Brumley, wolfhound diets tend to “need a good balance of raw meat and regular dog food,” and their backyard enclosures “need to be extremely fortified” with jump- and dig-proof features.
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER
“I can’t stress the research part enough because a lot of people have wolf dogs because of the way they look,” Brumley said. “[Then] they end up in shelters or sanctuaries after humans realize they took on too much.”
