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Date Picture Taken: Jun 30, 2007, 6:29:12 PM

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Well, during my Safari's photo project [link] some of you might have noticed a few animals added and some taken off the list, unfortunately, we lost one of our wolves recently, but Riggs would not simply be deleted. He lived at Safari's longer then almost any other animal, and was nearly 15 when he passed away. He was our ambassador wolf who would patently tolerate groups of people, including noisy kids, petting him and hugging him. He never turned down the opportunity to go out on a leash and meet new people. Only last October, when his mate Raven died in the poisonings of several of our wolves, [link] did he ever start acting like the old wolf he had been for quite some time. He had always been such a presence at Safari's that I never thought of a time he would not be with us, even though I knew that time would be coming sooner then later. I take comfort in the fact that he is no longer in the pain of old age and he can run and sing and hunt with his Raven again.
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I remember Riggs, he was such a giant of a wolf. He was very sweet at that Oklacon as well.

I hope he is happy where he is, and I am sure he appreciated all the love you at Safari's gave him, and his lady Raven.
Aww...I'll miss Riggs even though we only meet once. I bet he's happily playing with Raven in whatever kind of wolfy heaven there is.

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She only knew one song
She's singing 'how far, how fast and how long?" - Switchfoot
Poor thing, but at least you have great memories of him.

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You caught him very well on this picture I think =) He's really really gorgeous! An dI know I say this on almost every single animal photo you put on here, but I really mean it!

I just love wolves, they're really king-like and so social. Plus, I think they've got something.. like.. magic or something. Wolves as protectors, for example. I have no idea though, but it's some idea xD Wolves are fantastic animals!

Anywhoo, I love this picture *fav* and I love your passion for these animals, you're doing a wonderful job over there. It's something people like me can only dream of ;)

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Thank you very much Baghy, one reason I love this picture of him is somehow he doesn't look old in this picture, maybe it's his ears standing up, or his alertness, I don't know. Thank you again Bagheera, I guess I sometimes forget how lucky I am to be able to be close with these animals.

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I do have great memories of him, once when we took him to a out of town, over night event, we stopped at McDonalds to get some food and let the animals out for exercise and we where stopping traffic, and when a 150lb wolf wants to walk somewhere, you either stay behind, follow, or get dragged. =^-^=

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Tyger Tyger Burning Bright -William Blake

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You only had to meet him once to never forget him. I'm glad you got to meet him though.

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Tyger Tyger Burning Bright -William Blake

"Venom is natures way of saying "Don't touch me Bitch!"
That Oklacon was one of his last events, he may have gone on a couple more trips after that but not many. I like to imagine all the animals of Safari's live up there waiting for all the people who loved them.

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Tyger Tyger Burning Bright -William Blake

"Venom is natures way of saying "Don't touch me Bitch!"
Oh geez :)That had to be fun though, should've tried roller skates... plus those guys always seem to have limitless staminia so he could've taken you for a cool ride for sure :)

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