Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary is a USDA licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of success rescuing wild canids such as wolves, wolfdogs, Australian dingoes, New Guinea singing dogs, and more. It is also the largest canid-specific sanctuary in all of North America and one of the top rescuing organizations in the United States.
Indigo Mountain Nature Center (IMNC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with 25 years of success rescuing wolves, wolfdogs, and other wild animals. Tragically, Indigo Mountain's Founder and Executive Director Sue Cranston recently passed away. With her passing, IMNC is on the cusp of shutting down, which will leave 25 wolfdogs without a home. With the over-saturation of wolfdogs already in sanctuaries (and more requiring placement each day), there is nowhere for these animals to go... That is, unless we can save IMNC and the lives of all who call it home--together.
We are calling out for help and financial support to immediately save IMNC and the animals in their care. This marriage of WSWS and IMNC will empower both organizations to successfully operate long-term.
On average, we receive between 300-500 rescue requests annually. There is no way to accommodate all the animals in need each year, even with a network of rescuers working to save them. By absorbing IMNC into WSWS, we will not only be able to save 25 lives immediately, but ensure wolves and wolfdogs in need do not lose one of the few sanctuaries available to them. With fewer than 50 sanctuaries in North America, it is crucial to keep IMNC operational.
WSWS fills a unique niche in the animal rescue industry in that we are positioned to take the next step to save IMNC as a long-established sanctuary resource, while expanding our own rescue and educational opportunities. While there are other wolf sanctuaries in Colorado, none have stepped up to assist in this situation. Where others have been indifferent, WSWS is prepared to take action.
Want to Become a Sponsor?
We have several levels of giving available for larger contributions.
$500 - Helping Hand Sponsor
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
$1,000 - Save IMNC Sponsor
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Digital recognition on our website and DonorBox page (can opt-out of publication if desired)
$3,500 - Full Pack Sponsor for 1 Year
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Digital recognition on our website and DonorBox page (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Sponsorship packages for the entire IMNC population for 1 year
$5,000 - Full Pack Sponsor for 3 Years
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Digital recognition on our website and DonorBox page (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Sponsorship packages for the entire IMNC population for 3 years
$15,000 - Barrier Fence Sponsor (Only 3 available)
- Barrier Fence naming rights (There will be several different barrier fences on the property)
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
$25,000 - Feed The Wolves Sponsor
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$25,000 - Medical Care Sponsor
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$25,000 - Name a Wolf Sponsor (only 5 available)
- Comes with the right to name 1 animal
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$25,000 - Name an Enclosure Sponsor (only 20 available)
- Comes with the right to name 1 enclosure
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$50,000 - Perimeter Fence Sponsor (only 2 available)
- Comes with the right to name 1/2 of the perimeter fence
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$1,500,000 - Name the Visitor's Center Sponsor (only 1 available)
- Comes with the right to name the Visitor's Center upon construction
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
$2,500,000 - Name the Sanctuary (only 1 available)
- Comes with the right to rename IMNC
- Will receive recognition on an onsite Donor Wall at IMNC
- Recognition on a bench or other site feature
- Digital recognition on our website, DonorBox, social media, and email (can opt-out of publication if desired)
- Invitation to visit and tour IMNC before its grand opening
- Free tours at both facilities for life
Thank you to our sponsors:
Save Indigo Mountain Sponsors
The Abrams Family
Merrill Meadows
Mike Catron
Morgan Stanley
Christine Coulter & Clay Grider
Kelsey Gilbert
Denise Ramsey
Linda Young
Alex Artio & Chris Nyquist
Mr. T. S.
Ms. D. J.
Full Pack Sponsor for 3 Years
Glenn Christiansen
Laura J. Niles Foundation
Ms. N. D.
Mx. S. M.
Transparency Statement:
If we are unable to raise the $715,000 needed for the purchase of the property (the minimum amount required to move forward with this plan), Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary will notify each donor and offer a full refund. Should a supporter wish for us to keep their donation, it will be used–as always–in support of our mission and for the care of our rescues.