Kyah, a beautiful wolf-dog stray, was found wandering the streets in Martin County, Minnesota.  She was emaciated with multiple bite wounds to her face. She had  been surrendered to the Martin County Humane Society. Their veterinarian determined her age to be about two years old.   After she was treated for her bite wounds and other ailments, she was adopted by a family.  Kyah loved the attention of her family; however, she did not get along with the family cat.  For this reason, the family surrendered her to the Humane Society.

A concerned community member reached out to W.O.L.F. and informed staff that there was a wolf dog at the Humane Society.  They were concerned about what the Humane Society would do with her.  There was capacity to provide Kyah with a forever home.  When W.O.L.F. was contacted about Kyah, staff thought she would be the perfect fit for Kieran, who needed a full-time companion.  Her original name was Akela.  A long-time volunteer was given the opportunity to rename her.  He chose the name Kyah.   Kyah is derived from Native American for small but wise.  Additionally, the Irish meaning is earth or woman of nature. 

Kyah arrived at W.O.L.F., and the two were placed in adjoining habitats to safely get acquainted.  They were observed playing so the decision was made to introduce them into the same habitat. They immediately started chasing each other, wrestling, and playing in their trough.

In August 2023, Kyah and Kieran were part of the “Fab Five”, the first to be moved to their forever home in Red Feather Lakes.  Kyah and Kieran thoroughly enjoy every inch of their habitat.  They spend their days running the fence with their neighbors and the ATV and splashing around in their in their trough.  They have dug their dens among the rocks and trees.  They love mealtime and the gourmet meals that their caretakers prepare for them. In addition, Kyah loves belly rubs from her caretakers and walks!