Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/pup-wolf/

Canines are indeed majestic creatures that have roamed the Earth for centuries. You can distinguish the changes in each breed and how genetics produced new ones. Although canines are separated into groups, they do still share similar traits. A wolf might be wild, while most dog breeds are domesticated, but they both are incredibly loyal and protective. Canines have always accompanied humans and helped them with their livelihood. From ages ago, they were guardians and a huge part of the community. Wonderful friendships were built, which were passed down through every generation. Their love and dedication to humans became a constant thing in the world.

It’s easy to identify a wolf from a dog, but differences only become apparent as they grow up. That’s why it’s normal to mistake a wolf’s pup for a regular dog. An elderly woman from Russia unknowingly adopted one — she has opened her house to a predator. It may seem terrifying, but the case is just another The Fox and the Hound relationship — wherein an old woman adopted a fox even though it was from the wild. The only difference is that the Russian woman realized the pup’s true self after a year. Everything started when hunters knocked on her door, and along with them were three puppies. In normal circumstances, it’s not safe to open your house to strangers, especially when you are alone on the outskirts of town. However, where the woman lives, danger rarely happens.

She accommodated them for a night. When morning came, the hunters bid goodbye carrying the two puppies. They left one pup in the front yard because it was the weakest among the three. Later on, the senior citizen found him alone, so she waited for someone to claim the puppy. When she was sure that no one wanted the dog, she adopted him. She could not resist a young animal who clearly needs to be nurtured and loved. At that time, the woman was not yet aware of the pup’s true identity, but the predator was completely harmless. Volchok, the puppy, became the woman’s companion.

The wolf pup and the old lady grew closer as time went by. Volchok grew into a loyal canine and a big mama’s boy. They were living peacefully until a group of dangerous men came to their area — residents had to lock their doors. However, the elderly woman became the group’s first target. She was all alone and had no one to count on. How could she possibly escape a perilous situation? Suddenly, the adorable pup she lives with turns into the predator he is — Volchok couldn’t just wait there and watch those men harass his human mom.

That’s when the lady realized that her puppy was a brave wolf. Volchok faced one guy with a knife, and he earned a paw injury. Nevertheless, it didn’t frighten him, because he continued to growl and show dominance. Volchok was able to scare the fugitives — all of them ran away, but the residents did not give them a chance. They went outside and attacked the group of men, then took them to the police. It was all thanks to Volchok’s growl and protective instincts. Thankfully, the brave young wolf recovered from the injury and remained the woman’s beloved protector.

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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog