National Lupine Association, Inc.

21/06/2018

Dear NLA Members & Wolfdog Community:

The National Lupine Association began as the Florida Lupine Association 20 years ago with the goal of educating owners in Florida about wolfdogs in an effort to reduce the numbers of animals entering rescue. When FLA was first created, there were a number of wolfdog organizations across the United States. Over the last decade or so, FLA found itself the sole remaining wolfdog educational organization in the US. As a result, FLA’s focus gradually shifted from Florida to providing assistance and information on a national level. In July 2016, the Florida Lupine Association officially became the National Lupine Association (NLA).

Over the last 20 years, FLA/NLA has achieved some remarkable accomplishments, and we’d like to thank all current and past FLA/NLA members and supporters for helping FLA/NLA reach those organizational goals, which included an educational website, a Disaster Relief Fund that was able to assist numerous members and nonmembers following natural disasters, our annual rendezvous that was attended by folks across the country, and a newsletter that provided quality education about wolfdogs. As is the case with everything, there eventually comes a time to re-evaluate the changes that occur over time, both within the organization and in the greater wolfdog community. During this most recent self-reflection evaluation, the NLA board made the difficult, but necessary, decision to dissolve the organization.

As part of the dissolution process, we will be liquidating the remaining merchandise and assets. Last November, more than $1,000 in merchandise and mailing costs was given away by former board member(s) to some of the NLA membership. The current board does not have an accounting of what was sent out or to whom it was sent. NLA is required to liquidate its assets, then the NLA Board of Directors will allocate all sale proceeds and any remaining inventory and assets to one or more 501(c)(3) nonprofits as required by law.

If anyone wishes to purchase FLA or NLA merchandise during the liquidation period (ending June 30), please contact us as soon as possible. The attached images contain a list of inventory and corresponding sale prices and shipping costs.

All items are first-come, first-served, so please verify with us that we still have the item you wish to purchase. Shipping costs are flat rate (see above). Orders can be placed via PayPal (write the items you are purchasing in the note) at [email protected] or via Facebook PM. You can also reach me at [email protected].

Kind regards,

Jody Haynes
President, National Lupine Association

18/10/2017

It’s Wolf Awareness Week!!

How much do you know about wolves? Check out this fun and educational quiz from the International Wolf Center and ‘test your wolf knowledge’. After you’ve finished, don’t forget to share your results with us!

To celebrate Wolf Awareness Week, the International Wolf Center has put together this quiz. Post your score on our page (link to go here) for a chance to win a copy of American Wolf, a new book coming out this week!

25/08/2017

All of us at NLA are keeping those in the path of hurricane Harvey in our thoughts and prayers.

16/03/2017

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21/02/2017

http://blog.humanesociety.org/wayne/2017/02/u-s-house-sanctions-killing-hibernating-bears-wolf-pups-dens-federal-refuges-alaska.html

H.J. Resolution 69, which rolls back various protections for our wildlife, recently passed in the House and will be heading to the Senate. Specifically affected would be Black Bears, Grizzlies, and Wolves who currently reside on 76 million acres in Alaska. Among the potentially sanctioned activities are killing bears that are in hibernation, killing wolf pups in their den (referred to as "denning"), and using inhumane steel jawed leg hold traps. We urge you to contact your Senators and ask them to vote against this H.J. Res. 69 bill and urge them to take an active stance in protecting our wildlife.

What the U.S. House of Representatives did today – actually a very narrow majority of the House – was shameful. Cruel. Callous. Venal. The vote in favor of H.J. Resolution 69, authored by Alaska’s Rep. Don Young, was 225 to 193. Those 225 members voted to overturn a federal rule – years in the works...

17/01/2017

Announcing the 2017 National Lupine Association Rendezvous!!

Every spring NLA hosts the annual Rendezvous for wolfdog people to get together and share a fun, educational, and action-packed weekend.
▫️Make sure you read this entire post to find out the special surprise we have in store for you!

WHO'S INVITED?
▫️Everyone! Whether you are a member of NLA or not, own wolfdogs or just love the 'breed', know a bunch of people in the community, or are brand new and looking to connect with others, everyone is welcome. And so are your canines! The Rendezvous is an all-inclusive event.

DATES
▫️Friday, May 19 - Sunday, May 21
▫️Although we get a lot of local day-trippers on Saturday, we strongly suggest you come down for the whole weekend.
▫️Many people arrive a couple of days early to meet and socialize prior to all of the weekend festivities. On Thursday morning, a group of us rent pontoon boats (weather permitting) and go cruising down the St. John's River.

LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
▫️Parramore's Campground in Astor, FL.
▫️Parramore's offers cabin, RV, and campsite rentals. They have a pool, cafe, and other amenities inside the campground. Check out their site for booking and additional information at: www.parramorescamp.com Be sure to book your stay soon, as cabins fill up quickly!

ACTIVITIES
▫️Friday night: We have our annual members' meeting, an NLA-sponsored cookout, and a special guest who will join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

▫️Saturday: We start off with the NLA Wolfdog Show, where the wolfdogs in attendance compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons in eight different categories as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place best-in-show trophies—all of which are sponsored by businesses and organizations across the wolfdog community.

Next up, our special guest will give an educational presentation, followed by an auction, raffle, and potluck dinner. We wrap up the evening by kicking back and socializing after an eventful day.

▫️Sunday: We get together for breakfast at the on-site cafe, hang out at the pavilion for a little while, and then say our goodbyes - until next year!

* The Rendezvous pamphlet will be posted online later this week and will be in the upcoming NLA newsletter. It will include details of what to bring, the schedule of events, etc.

🔹WHO'S THIS "SPECIAL GUEST" YOU ASK?🔹
None other than wolf behavior specialist, renowned photographer and Wolf Park's senior animal curator, Monty Sloan!

Monty is flying in all the way from Battleground, IN to give this year's educational presentation at the Rendezvous. And we couldn't be more thrilled!

Monty has given hundreds of presentations over the decades covering a wide range of topics about wolves (and wolfdogs). For the presentation at the Rendezvous, we will be posting a list of possible topics that Monty can speak on within the next few days in the NLA Facebook group and we invite our members to take a poll on which topic they would most like to hear about.

We're very excited to see everyone there!
~ NLA Board of Directors

20/12/2016

We don't know yet how or why, but the NLA Facebook group is gone. This issue has been reported to FB. They said it would take 1-2 days to get back to us. We will inform you all when we hear something.

10/10/2016

NLA “Disaster Relief Fund” Fundraiser
For WD Owners, Victims of Hurricane Matthew

National Lupine Association (NLA) is hosting a "Disaster Relief Fund" fundraiser for Vicki Spencer and other wolfdog owners to help them recover and rebuild after damages caused by what is reported to be the strongest hurricane that the United States has seen in over a decade.

The NLA Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) was created in 2003 to help wolfdog owners in times of crises, typically natural disasters. NLA grants a maximum amount of $250 from the DRF; however, donors can specify their donations to an individual and those donations will be earmarked for that specific person, allowing the individual to receive more than the $250 cap that FLA alone can provide.

NLA has received an application from Vicki Spencer and will likely be receiving more applications with requests for financial help to address damages incurred as a result of Hurricane Matthew. While these individuals and their animals are safe, they did sustain damage with flooding, downed trees on fencing and kennel areas, etc.

To donate to our DRF we ask that you click the “donate” button at the bottom of our page at http://www.floridalupine.org/index-6.html. There are two ways your donations can be applied:

1) You can donate to the DRF in general to build up the DRF from its current $160 amount. Currently, we do not have enough in our DRF to provide a full $250 grant. Once we grant the $160 remaining, our relief fund will be depleted.

2) You can donate specifically to Vicki Spencer (or any other approved recipient) by letting us know in the PayPal notation that you want your donation to go specifically to that recipient.

We will likely be adding individuals in need of financial assistance as a result of hurricane damage, but we currently do not have anyone else approved. We are awaiting the applications and photos.

Please donate to the DRF today to help out fellow wolfdog owners in times of disasters. NLA is proud to have provided over $5,000 in much needed grants to individuals. We hope that with your help, we can continue to assist our fellow wolfdog owners in times of disaster.

All money donated to the DRF is tax deductible since NLA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

06/10/2016

I hope everyone in the path of Hurricane Matthew is prepared and stays safe. Please remember that NLA has a Disaster Relief Fund for wolfdog owners who sustain damage. It is low on funds right now, though, so any additional help would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to donate, please click on the "Donate" button toward the bottom of our Grants page:

http://www.floridalupine.org/index-6.html

30/06/2016

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have changed the name of Florida Lupine Association (FLA) to National Lupine Association, effective 1 July 2016.

In 1999, FLA was conceived to provide an educational resource, multi-faceted network, and member organization that would actively speak on behalf of wolfdogs for the residents of Florida. Over the years, interest in the organization and its membership progressively expanded beyond the state level, receiving regional recognition and, ultimately, growing into a national presence.

This new name, National Lupine Association, reflects where we stand today and removes potential limitations imposed by the old name as we move forward in providing education and information about wolfdogs in support of responsible ownership.

Along with the new name, we are excited for the opportunities our national presence will bring to enhance our capabilities in the future. We appreciate your patience as we make this transition and thank you for your continued support throughout this journey.

As National Lupine Association, our core focus remains unchanged. We remain a “responsible voice for wolfdogs” and continue to pursue the same mission, promote the same values, and operate with the same integrity and dedication as we have for the last 17 years.

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors
Florida Lupine Association

02/04/2016

This is the schedule for the 2016 FLA Rendezvous.

20/02/2016

PLEASE SHARE IN THE GROUPS:

Let’s Get Proactive: What You Can Do!

* Keep watch on potential legislation in your area. Monitor your county and state.

* Create a network of wolfdog owners within your state for the common goal of responsible ownership.

* Network with others (dog and exotic owners, activists, etc.) when fighting legislation. Groups are more effective!

* Meet your local DNR, Animal Control, and Fish & Wildlife officers. Build a relationship.

* Identify your state vets; network with them. See if your vets know the state vet and the best mode of approach.

* Identify your state senators and representatives; find out how they feel about animals. Network with them

* Find attorneys and politicians (senators, commissioners, representatives) who are supportive of wolfdogs.

* Go to your state capital; meet/visit your legislators.

* Conduct yourself professionally with legislators, veterinarians, etc.

* Ensure that your animals are properly maintained and housed, presenting yourself as an exemplary and educated owner of wolfdogs.

* Remember to use good grammar and no abbreviations (e.g., wd) when writing to your legislators and law enforcement personnel.

* Conduct yourself in a manner deserving respect (i.e., do not yell or condemn legislators or law enforcement personnel in your communication).

Most important of all, however, be an advocate in your state or area. People and organizations outside of your state do NOT have the pull that you do as a resident and constituent of your area. Get help from others, but be proactive. Do the legwork, network with others, contact your legislative authorities—or it could mean that wolfdogs are banned while you did nothing.

Sincerely,
Florida Lupine Association