Oklahoma police reunite wolfdog with owner: ‘Like a cuddly puppy’

A wolfdog named Nova has been found and found safe with his owner after escaping from his pen in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) shared the story of the meeting in a Facebook post on September 13.

Officers had gone looking for Nova after residents called to say they thought they saw a wolf roaming the streets, a department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.

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« The [wolfdog] was friendly and was a pet, » the OKCPD wrote. « He was returned to his owner. »

On Facebook, the department wrote that Nova « was spotted near a daycare center in the N. Hefner & Penn neighborhood » on Tuesday morning.

“When officers arrived they learned that our partners at the Village Police Department had recently received a report of a resident who had lost his pet…a mix of 85% wolf and 15% of Alaskan Malamute,” the OKCPD continued.

Four photographs uploaded with the post show that Nova has fur that varies between black, brown and gray. She also has amber eyes and looks tall.

The OKCPD credited Sgt. Logan Stanley with the discovery of Nova. He reportedly worked with the owner of Nova to have the « very cordial Canis lupus join him in his patrol car and pose for selfies, » according to the Facebook post.

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The department also said Nova’s behavior was « more like a cuddly puppy » than a « big bad wolf. »

Nova owner Dani Brumley thanked the Oklahoma City Police Department and the Village Police Department for their assistance, under the Facebook post.

« It’s been a terrifying 24 hours and now she can take a much needed bath and nap, thanks in large part to them and The Village community, » Brumley wrote in the comments section. « Words cannot express how grateful I am! »

Wolfdog Nova reportedly roamed The Village, which is a town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, and part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)

Nova left his paddock on Monday after a fence panel fell in Brumley’s backyard, according to a public Facebook post written by Brumley.

Brumley said she was not home when it happened and neighbors reported seeing Nova near the village neighborhood.

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« She’s super shy so she doesn’t usually approach other people unless she knows them, » Brumley wrote early Tuesday morning.

A resident who lives in the village said she tried to coax Nova into her garden, but the wolfhound was gone by the time she came back to her with drinking water.

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Brumley updated her post and shared that Nova had been found and reunited with her canine « best friend », an emotional support Australian Shepherd named Trevor.

sergeant. Logan Stanley of the Oklahoma City Police Department located the wolfdog Nova with the help of its owner.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)

Nova is « just over three years old » and is 5’5″ when standing on her hind legs, Brumley told Fox News Digital.

Brumley added that Nova’s height when on all fours and her weight fluctuates over time, but it’s usually over 70 pounds.

Nova is the second wolfdog 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 former wolfdog Sasha passed away from lymphoma at the age of 10, we were completely heartbroken, » Brumley said. « Raising Nova is certainly very different from raising a domestic dog or even a low-content wolfdog, like Sasha. »

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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 settings, Brumley said Nova has a soft spot for small dogs and children.

« The main thing I think people should know about wolfdogs is that they’re not for everyone and anyone who wants one should definitely do their research first, » Brumley told Fox News Digital. « They are as destructive as they are absolutely magnificent. »

According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, gray wolves, eastern wolves (AKA Timber wolfs), and red wolves are three species of wolves found in North America.
(Stock)

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 owning a wolf dog is a « contentious issue » in the United States, as laws vary from state to state due to the unpredictable nature of a new hybrid.

“The reality is that there is an animal with a genetic stew that includes contributions from a line of dogs that has been domesticated over the centuries, compiled with input from an animal that has not,” the center wrote, while noting that a wolfhound’s appearance and behavior are inconsistent and incalculable.

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Wolves and wolfdogs are considered exotic animals, according to the Oklahoma City Code of Ordinances.

City codes generally do not allow exotic pet ownership, but exemptions exist for people who have written consent from adjacent landowners, have received federal and state permits and licenses, have registered their pet with of the city and have met the other requirements listed in the Code. Ordinances.

The Oklahoma Nova wolfdog reportedly escaped its enclosure after a fence panel fell. She wandered around Oklahoma City for a day.
(Oklahoma City Police Department)

Brumley told Fox News Digital that she always advises others to check their city and state ordinances on owning wolfdogs.

“Some strictly ban wolfdogs, while others allow mixes under a certain percentage,” Brumley said. « I always make sure to check dog park and vet guidelines before taking Nova anywhere. »

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Brumley noted that most owners have wolfdogs listed as a prohibited breed and veterinarians can choose to refuse service, so it’s important to check these factors before owning.

« Finding a vet with wolfdog experience is very difficult, » Brumley said. « [Nova’s] The vet decides based on her temperament and apart from making the other dogs howl with her, Nova has always been a good patient. »

Other details about wolf dog ownership that Brumley thinks people should know are that these dog family members need a lot of training because they’re not « naturally people-pleasing animals. » . She also said that they are generally not good for home defense due to their more shy nature compared to domesticated guard dogs.

Wolfdog diets tend to « need a good balance of raw meat and regular dog food » and their backyard enclosures « need to be extremely fortified » with anti-jump and anti-puncture features, according to Brumley. .

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« I can’t stress the research part enough because far too many people catch wolfdogs because of their appearance, » Brumley said. « [Then] they end up in shelters or shrines after humans realize they’ve taken too much. »