Man Rescues An Abandoned Puppy Only To Find Out Later That It’s Not A Dog!

Something as simple as figuring out a dog’s specific breed ended up becoming an impossible challenge. As the final resort, Andrey reached out to an animal expert.

The expert asked for a meeting in person so that she would be able to identify what breed Akela was. Soon after, Andrey and Akela were in the car driving towards the expert’s location.

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Andrey walked into the practice with Akela attached by a leash. After speaking to the receptionist, he was directed to the expert’s room.

The Shocking Truth of Akela’s Identity

As he walked in, the expert’s jaw dropped. The woman couldn’t believe her eyes.

Andrey had spent all that time thinking that he was raising a puppy only to find out later that it’s not a dog. It turned out that Akela was a wolf.

To make matters even more intriguing, Akela was not just any random wolf, but a Eurasian grey wolf. This species is well known to be the largest canine on Earth.

Wolf cubs and puppies share many resemblances, so it was only natural for Andrey to make that mistake. However, as Akela grew older, it was almost undeniable that he was a grey wolf.

The animal expert explained to Andrey that the size difference was one of the key things to look out for. After finding out the true species of his dear pet, Andrey had to look out for Akela’s well-being.

It turns out that many people find the idea of a tamed wolf intriguing. Word about Akela had reached the local zoo.

Refusing the Zoo and the Wild

These zookeepers started to bombard Andrey with phone calls and emails trying to convince him to send Akela to the zoo. Andrey had heard stories about zoos which made him reluctant to step inside one, let alone give his friend up to one.

The alternative option was also unappealing. Many people encouraged Andrey to release Akela back into the wild.

Some of them feared for the safety of Andrey and his neighborhood. Andrey was unsure about this since there was no guarantee that Akela would be safe in the woods.

He remembered the first day he met the wolf cub. Akela was left all alone to fend for himself.

Even though some people would argue that it was the most ethical thing to do, Andrey could give reasons as to why he didn’t believe that was the case. Instead, the best choice seemed to be evident.

Akela had already spent so much time with Andrey and adapted to a new lifestyle. It only made sense to let the wolf stay with him.

An Inseparable Bond in Siberia

Andrey had already taken ownership of the wolf, and it didn’t feel right to give him up. At first, Andrey’s family was hesitant about his choice to raise a wolf.

There are a lot of potential dangers when it comes to interacting with wild animals. Wolves in particular can be unpredictable.

They are often feared for their carnivorous hunger and brute strength. Nevertheless, in the time that Andrey had gotten to know Akela, the canine had never shown even a hint of aggressiveness towards any human.

Andrey felt as if there was nothing to be scared of. Akela was just like a domesticated dog.

It had been over a year and a half since Andrey adopted Akela, and they had grown to become inseparable. Andrey chose to follow his heart instead of listening to the judgments of others.

Eventually, his friends and family fully supported his decision. Andrey was grateful that he had come across the young creature in the woods, and Akela was grateful that someone had found him.

Spreading Awareness Across the World

To this day, they lived together in Andrey’s Siberian home as happy as they could possibly be. In fact, the relationship Andrey formed with Akela inspired the man to help other wild animals in need.

Andrey created several wild animal bases across Russia where grey wolves can live safely. These bases have grown in popularity, and there are now a range of canines resting there, such as foxes and coyotes.

Andrey’s work has saved the lives of countless creatures. In order to get more people to sympathize for canines, Andrey turned to social media to share his experiences.

He has a successful Instagram account called @blackcanadianwolf with over 100,000 followers. On a regular basis, his online fans are treated with countless pictures and videos.

The internet is the perfect place to spread awareness about the protection of canines. The story of Andrey and Akela has touched the hearts of people all over the world.