Lyra

Female Gray Wolf Dog cross

Born March 2024 in California
Arrived at Mission: Wolf on August 17th, 2024

Lives with Atlas, Spirit, and Wylder

Did you know? It takes $3,000 a year just to feed and care for one of the wolves. By giving $5 or more a month, you can take Lyra to dinner by becoming a Wolf Caretaker.

Lyra’s Story

Lyra is one of the 4 newest residents of Mission: Wolf. This tiny she-wolfdog was named for the constellation depicting Orpheus’ lyre, and is associated with music, inspiration, and harmony. As the most vocal and most social of the 4 new puppies, Lyra’s name fits her beautifully.

As a 5-month-old pup, Lyra was abandoned and later found by rescuers staggering across the road in a small California town. Lyra was extremely weak and had to be lifted into the vehicle and her new home with a blanket. Her tiny body was so emaciated that she suffered open pressure sores on both hips where the bones of her pelvis rubbed through. Despite her suffering, Lyra’s behavior from the start was purely docile and sweet. Over the next week, Lyra gained strength, and it became clear how extremely loving she is towards the human friends around her.

Lyra is truly one of the most social, gentle, and happy wolfdog puppies we have ever seen. She adores all human friends and loves her adoptive siblings Spirit, Atlas, and Wylder, but is not shy to show them who’s boss. She will often dramatically vocalize over a piece of meat, toy, or boisterous wrestling session. She can always be counted on as the confident and boisterous ringleader of their little pack! Lyra also loves to take small walks on a leash (which will get longer as she gets stronger), exploring her surroundings with complete confidence. Lyra never fails to bring a smile to the face of everyone she meets.