Shelter dog mentors orphaned wolf pup at Kansas zoo

cbsnews.com February 5, 2025, 06:01 PM UTC

A shelter dog named Slinky has become a mentor to an orphaned wolf pup, Amora, at the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. Slinky was taken in by the Kansas Humane Society on the same day Amora was born. After Amora's mother died, the zoo sought a companion for her development. Slinky, who was struggling after his sister's adoption, was introduced to Amora after a quarantine period. Their bond is helping Amora learn essential behaviors. Slinky will eventually retire from his role at the zoo when Amora is ready to live independently. He has already been adopted by a zoo employee.


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