Hit by a Flying Wolf: True Tales of Rescue, Rehabilitation and Real Life with Dogs and Wolves

By Nicole Wilde

Description from Goodreads:  Have you ever had to save a wolf from a rattlesnake? Or rehabilitate a dog who eats furniture and major appliances? Have you chased a stray wolf down suburban streets in the thick of a winter storm? Nicole Wilde has done all of those things and more. As a professional dog trainer and canine behavior specialist, executive director of a wolf rescue, and long-time Dog Mom, Nicole not only shares wildly fascinating stories of rescuing, training, and living with dogs and wolves, but also offers heartfelt insight into how she solved problems and repaired relationships.

You’ll meet Sierra, who will stalk a dog a mile away; Bodhi, whose idea of a good time is to dismantle a mini-fridge; and Phantom, Heyoka and Sequoia, the rescued wolves who find their way into Nicole’s heart and home, even as they turn her life upside down. Rescue and rehabilitation is rewarding, but the road isn’t always a smooth one. So buckle up and hang on — you’re in for laughter, tears, and one howl of a ride!

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We all love our dogs, whether they happen to be cute or ugly, well behaved or holy terrors. But every now and then a dog comes along who is truly special, a dog who touches the heart so deeply and connects to the spirit so strongly that it’s clear no other dog who comes after will ever affect us the same way. Some call this their heart dog or soul dog. My soul dog was Mojo.

Tall and thin, with long, dark hair, he moved with a self-assured swagger. Where other dogs had admirers who offered compliments like, “She is so adorable!” or, “He certainly is a handsome boy,” Mojo had what I can only call fans. At 120 pounds, he was taller and longer than most dogs. Although some people were afraid to approach him, many wanted to run their hands through his shiny black fur. I couldn’t walk him down the street without someone stopping us to exclaim, “Wow! What kind of dog is that?” Mojo was a mix of Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, and Rottweiler, with a smidge of wolf thrown in. He had a little bit of everything and a whole lot of charisma. 

NICOLE WILDE