Riveted Hearts Wolf Pack Refuge
SAFE. WILD. WHOLE.
This refuge grew out of learning that what breaks isn’t always lost.
Where wolves find their sanctuary, and hearts find their strength.
Here, I talk and tell stories about the quiet beauty of becoming whole — not perfect, just whole..
A private, appointment-only sanctuary facility in the Sacramento region.
For the safety of survivors, animals, and staff, our exact location is not shared publicly.
What We Are
Many captive wolves and wolf-hybrids cannot safely live in the wild. At Riveted Hearts Wolf Pack Refuge, they become Ambassador Wolves — helping teach our community about boundaries, respect, resilience, and the responsibility humans carry when animals become dependent on us.
At the same time, many survivors struggle to feel grounded and safe after trauma. Our refuge offers small, trauma-informed experiences that invite survivors to reconnect with calm, trust, and belonging — simply through time in nature and quiet observation.
How Our Refuge Works
Wolf Sanctuary Care
Ambassador Wolves live in secure sanctuary habitats, receiving specialized nutrition, enrichment, veterinary care, and calm environments.
Survivor-Support Experiences
This is the second step description, detailing how the process unfolds and what users need to do to move forward efficiently.
Education and Outreach
We partner with advocates and professionals to promote compassionate, ethical understanding of wolves and trauma-aware care.
Who We Serve
Our programs welcome all survivors of domestic violence and trauma.
Some sessions are women-only for emotional safety, while others may be mixed-group or family-based as our program capacity grows.
We are not a therapy clinic or crisis service. We work alongside trauma-informed professionals to provide supportive, grounding experiences that complement counseling and advocacy.
Safety and Ethics
• No unsupervised access to wolves
• No direct handling for visitors
• Appointment-only sanctuary
• Emergency + safety protocols in place
• Ethical, enrichment-based care
• Location withheld to protect survivors and animals
You Can Help Build the Refuge
Your support helps provide habitat improvements, veterinary care, enrichment supplies, survivor-support programming, and nonprofit formation costs. Every contribution, large or small, truly matters.
Our Story Begins…
Our name comes from what started this journey – hand-carved wooden hearts — joined by unseen rivets that bind survivors together through shared strength, understanding, and quiet resilience. They remind us that healing doesn’t erase the breaks; it honors them and builds strength around them.
Riveted Hearts Wolf Pack Refuge is founded on that belief: wolves deserve safety — and so do survivors.