Guess who’s riding shotgun on the DireWolf Express?

The sun will have barely risen the day after Easter, but something magical will be stirring here at Dire Wolf Project headquarters.

Tiny paws will shuffle with excitement.

Tails will wag like feathery flags.

Noses will twitch at the scent of spring in the air.

That’s because the DireWolf Express™ is revving up for another unforgettable journey.

One that will carry love, loyalty, and lifelong bonds across state lines and straight into the hearts of waiting families.

After months of preparation, training, and tender care, it’s finally time!

The puppies are ready to go home.

Jay, ever the steadfast navigator of our modern-day pack migration, will be behind the wheel—traversing highways, winding roads, and even mountain passes with a van full of the most precious cargo this side of the Ice Age.

By his side, the pups will dream of their new lives, their little hearts full of instinct and curiosity, their eyes wide with wonder.

And when the DireWolf Express van finally pulls into your driveway…

A little girl will stand at her doorstep, eyes sparkling brighter than the Easter candy in her basket. The moment she sees her puppy bounding toward her, ears flopping and tail wagging, the young girls will finally meet her new puppy. The pup will press her nose into the girl's hand, and just like that… they will belong to each other.

In another home, an elderly dog—once tired and quiet—will feel the spark return. His ears will perk up. His eyes will glisten with that ancient, ancestral light that only another canine companion can stir. A new pup will tumble into his world, and the old wolf will find his howl again.

And far away, a young man will stand at the front door. With leash in hand and adventure on the horizon, he will set off to teach his new companion about frisbees, hiking trails, and secrets whispered in the forest. A pack of two. A new beginning.

This is what the DireWolf Express is all about!

Real journeys.

Real connections.

Real delivery, by hand, from our den to yours.

This time, we have three pups from the Cherry Blossom litter and three adult American Dirus dogs preparing to find their forever homes.

• Nate, the ever-curious traveler, will take flight on Thursday night—catching the red-eye to Pennsylvania where his new human will meet him first thing Friday morning.
  
  
• Bluebell and Twig will ride together, side by side, dreaming of fields to run through and beds to snuggle in.
  
  
• Marie, Creature, and Stanley will round out this special pack, all riding the DireWolf Express as it makes its way across the landscape like a modern migration.

Of course, STANLEY will be riding shotgun right next to Jay.

Our vet, Dr. Dale Carnegie visited us this morning, giving each dog a thorough check-up before their big adventure.

We’re proud to report that every single one passed with flying colors.

Healthy. Happy. Homeward bound.

Important Info for New Pack Members!

If you're receiving a puppy or dog on this DireWolf Express journey, don’t forget to complete the two important forms required for travel:

1. DireWolf Express Travel Consent Form
   
   
2. Emergency Care Authorization Form

Then, send in the DireWolf Express ticket price to secure your dog’s first class accommodations.

• You can find everything you need to know, including FAQs, detailed instructions, and a peek behind the scenes of our travel process right here:
  DireWolf Express Travel Overview

Follow the Pack with PolarSteps!

I won't be telling Jay’s travel tales on the Inner Circle, but you can still follow along on the journey!

We encourage our Inner Circle to download the free “PolarSteps” app, which will let you track the DireWolf Express in real time as it brings these beloved companions home.

Step-by-step instructions and access to the journey can be found here:
Track the DireWolf Express

You’ll see photos, routes, and little snapshots from the road—all wrapped up in the warmth of wagging tails and new beginnings.

As the DireWolf Express hits the road this week, we hope you feel the heartbeat of this journey in your chest.

This isn’t just about dogs traveling.

It’s about changing lives.

It’s about building packs.

It’s about the bond that echoes all the way back to the Ice Age—when a dire wolf first stepped out of the shadows and chose to walk beside us.

Let the adventure begin.

See you on the road!

Jennifer Stoeckl is the co-founder of the Dire Wolf Project, founder of the DireWolf Guardians American Dirus Dog Training Program, and owner/operator of DireWolf Dogs of Vallecito. She lives in the beautiful inland northwest among the Ponderosa pine forests with her pack of American Dirus dogs.