The ones left behind
By Jennifer Stoeckl, MAT - Dire Wolf Project CEO, Aug. 12, 2024
Six of the Monster Movie litter puppies have now left their puppy pack to travel to their new homes, where they will meet their forever families and begin the next chapter of their lives.
For the five puppies traveling on the DireWolf Express, it's a moment of excitement and anticipation.
Their new homes will offer new sights, smells, and endless opportunities for exploration and learning.
They'll find new human companions who will shower them with love.
But this transition isn't just a joyful one—
it's also tinged with a bit of sadness.
Because these homeward-bound puppies leave behind three siblings they've spent every moment with since birth.
The three puppies who remain in our Ponderosa forests must now adjust to a quieter life.
There's no longer the same level of competition for space in their cozy sleeping area.
They can stretch out more comfortably, enjoying the extra room.
Pets and affection are now more frequent and focused, with fewer puppies vying for attention.
However…
This newfound space and attention come at a cost.
The remaining trio will have fewer furry bodies to snuggle up with during naps, losing the comforting warmth and sense of security that comes from being in a large pack.
Their playtime dynamics will change as well.
With fewer siblings, games like tug-o-war may not be as lively or competitive.
This period is an emotional one for both groups of puppies.
Those leaving will face the challenge of adapting to unfamiliar environments and people…
While those staying behind will have to navigate the changes in their once-bustling puppy pack.
For all the Monster Movie puppies, it's a time of growth, adaptation, and the beginning of new adventures, whether in the comfort of their beloved forest or in the loving arms of their new families.
Watch the latest Dire Wolf Express departure, and experience life’s new adjustments for the ones left behind on our latest Monday movie:
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.