SALISBURY – With sadness, the Salisbury Zoo announced this week the passing of its male red wolf, Scout. The wolf lived to be 11 years old, spending seven years of his life at the Salisbury Zoo.
The zoo currently has one red wolf, a 9-year old female named Shiloh. She continues to educate the public about red wolves, their endangerment and the importance of wildlife conservation.
Scout came to the Salisbury Zoo in 2014 from the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka, Missouri. He came to the zoo positive for heartworm and was routinely monitored. Over the last few months his health began to decline and staff kept him under more intense observation. The zoo’s veterinarian decided it was in Scout’s best interest to be moved to the zoo’s intensive care area in the hospital. His condition worsened, and a decision was made by the veterinarian and zoo staff, to humanely euthanize Scout to prevent suffering. He passed on Aug. 31.
Surprised anything lives past a couple months in that sh*thole!
I was severely saddened seeing that wolf several years ago pacing from the den to two other points wearing out the same trail over and over again without rest. What a terrible torture to put on any wild animal. The Salisbury zoo should be ashamed and close down.