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Meet the wolfman! Ex-paratrooper, 79, who is so close to his pack of 29 wolves they eat meat from his MOUTH

It's clear to see who is the leader of this wolf pack in Germany.

Werner Freund, 79, sits at the top of the table in this pack of 29 wolves.

For 40 years the ex-paratrooper has hand reared and lived among wolves at his sanctuary in Merzig, Germany.

The magnificent creatures, naturally feared by any layman, all behave playfully and submissively towards Werner, who has over the years exerted his dominance in the pack.

The enclosure at Wolfspark Werner Freund, in Merzig, in the German province of Saarland, contains wolves from six different packs across the world.

They include European, Siberian, Canadian, Artic and Mongolian regions. Some of which look fairly similar, but the snowy white Arctic wolves are the most distinguishable from the rest.

At feeding time, Werner must ensure he continues to feed first and disallows any of the hungry and salivating wolves to come near, in order to maintain the respect of the pack.


It is for this reason that they do not attack him and, instead, lick his face and act playfully when they are not feeding.

Werner established the wolf sanctuary, which is spread over 25 acres, in 1972 and has raised more than 70 animals over the last 40 years.

The wolves, acquired as cubs from zoos or animal parks, were mostly hand-reared.
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UPDATE: Werner Freund lived so closely with wolves. Werner Freund has died from illness at the age of 80.  Rest In Peace

Responses to "Werner Freund, 79, has raised more than 70 wolves on his sanctuary in Merzig, Germany"

  1. Shamarie says:

    You are amazing! Congratulations on your dedication and courage!

  2. Anonymous says:

    Respect for Mr. Werner!

  3. A man after my own heart. Bless you!

  4. Anonymous says:

    that is so cool thank you for caring about them.

  5. Anonymous says:

    amazing---i wonder if he knows the wolfman from england that lives with his wild wolves? Theyare trying to have them removed from their county.

  6. Anonymous says:

    It is a special human being who can understand the animal and win their respect.

  7. Anonymous says:

    God Bless you. I love the wolves and I think it is awesome that you are doing this for them. Thank you for caring enough that you would do this for these beautiful creatures.

  8. Anonymous says:

    My name is Donna Moore and I wanted to say thank you so much for caring for these magnificent sentient beings. Here is the United States, we are losing our battle to save our wolves. So many PRO WOLF groups unwilling to put petty differences and ego's aside. You are sir, a hero in my eyes. May you be blessed with many more years with your pack~

  9. Anonymous says:

    I love it.....I guess he's like me and lives with wolves to escape the madness of military. It is the only peace i find. I was a ranger in vietnam in "68. I have had wolves or wolfdogs 13 years now. I do not do well without them. Heck....my animals, even the dog takes food outta my mouth even when I don't want them to. when I go for a snack, I think," what can i snack on that the animals won't try to take from me? I'm skinny as hell.

  10. CaCajun says:

    Hi - I'm Terri Sutton and live in California and have SO much respect for you and what you are doing for those wonderful animals.

    In western states (Montana, Idaho, and so many others) are opening up hunting and trapping areas due to lobbying by hunters and ranchers. And I think the ranchers are using 'our' public lands on which to graze their cattle and, accordingly, kill wolves.

    Traps, at least, MUST be stopped, period. They are torture devices, plain and simple - and I have pretty vicious thoughts about them. Anyone who is trying to find and de-set such traps must be VERY careful and know what you're doing.

    Again thank you so much for what you are doing; I know they bring you a great deal of joy.

  11. Anonymous says:

    your amazing, thanks for showing the world wolves are not killers. Can I come live with you? Deb

  12. Anonymous says:

    love love love love love...

  13. Anonymous says:

    the closest i will ever get is my siberians. they make me so happy , just like your wolves make you happy

  14. Anonymous says:

    You are an amazing man and very lucky to be able to have this fantastic relationship with such beautiful creatures, the thought occurs to me tho what will happen after your demise, im sorry but this is the cycle of life,will they be able to continue as a wild pack or will someone else take over ?

  15. Anonymous says:

    If only theres more people like Mr Werner.. xx

  16. You are amazing Mr. Werner and have done what I would love to do in the United States. I have thought of buying land in Montana but the wolf hunters are too numerous in that state. However, Washington and Utah may be good locations.

    How did you get started?

  17. Laura Finch says:

    You are an Amazing Person for letting them not No Fear and showing compassion and love. Your #1 in my book and I think that this should be happening All Over the World. Maybe if they see this they just might realize that it's wrong to do what they have done. Your Awesome Mr Werner !!!

  18. Unknown says:

    Respect!!!

  19. Anonymous says:

    Amazing and I'm totally jelous

  20. jeff says:

    Total respect

  21. Anonymous says:

    How wonderful to know of this! ....I wish more people were like Mr. Werner

  22. Anonymous says:

    He is a wounderful man to share his life with wolves great life story. To bad we can't all learn to share in this planet the way this man has. JUST BEAUTIFUL Kelli Gordon lover of all living creatures

  23. Anonymous says:

    In my dreams I could be like you Mr. Warner. Alas, I live too much in a world where I want my dogs as a part of all that I do in life and realize that with wolves those things would not be possible....NOT due to them, but due to the people I must be around not really understanding how to behave around even my DOGS, let alone a wolf.

    Thank you for keeping the ones you love safe....they are so misunderstood and maligned and persecuted.

  24. Anonymous says:

    I am awestruck. In my dreams I run with the wolves, to live that daily would be a dream come true. Thank you for keeping these wonderful beings safe and teaching others that they are not the man killers they think. They are misunderstood, not malevolent. I would love to see more pics. Much respect, many blessings.

  25. Anonymous says:

    Love this so much!!!

  26. Anonymous says:

    What a joy you bring to so many people around the world, so caring of the wild life I love to see the white wolves and of course the black as well actually Have pictures of wolves painted by very well known artist I love to look at. Much respect and blessings to you and your animal friends.

  27. Anonymous says:

    AWESOME..welldone that man for his honesty and humility and of course the wolf trusts and respects him as much he has confidence in them...it shows bravo !!

  28. Unknown says:

    God bless you!!

  29. Anonymous says:

    Bless you and may you continue with your positive influence over the wolf population, and also the human population that does not know what they should about these wonderful animals of mother nature. Thank you for our service to this wonderful planet.

  30. Anonymous says:

    Thankyou for saving these wonderful creatures!

  31. Anonymous says:

    a man after my own heart,a real animal lover

  32. Anonymous says:

    This is Awsom wish I could do that Im a BIG ANIMAL LOVER and think this is great!!!!!!!

  33. Anonymous says:

    You are a man of goodness and sacrifice....You are a true spirit of humanitarian:-) Thank you for all you do and all that you are:-)

  34. Anonymous says:

    I LOVE THIS <3

  35. Anonymous says:

    its so awesome to see ,how he treat the wolves.he really have so much love to this animals ,imagine eating from his mouth,its so scaring!!!to see-lips to lips! i SALUTE U,,herrn werner!!!wishing u will continue this posting!!

  36. Anonymous says:

    Bravo Mr. Werner! I hope he is training assistants and has proper funding.

  37. Anonymous says:


    Great awesome man, wolfman, wolfbrother

  38. To bad all humans werent like this Man & then the Wolf wouldnt be so demonized.

    God Bless you Werner......

  39. ZULFIQAR says:

    The Real Chractor of Jack Lindon's White Fang.

  40. Anonymous says:

    Astonishing work and I praise you for a job well done, not too many take to the wolves like you do keep up the good work and thanks for saving the alpha's and the omega's

  41. MissyCDE says:

    I ditto all the other posts. What else is there to say? From one animal lover to you and al the rest.. The safety of wolves, elephants, eagles, horses, chimps, gorillas, lions, bears...al species we as humans kill for tusks, fur, feathers or just because we're pompous asses and kill for sport (fun?!) Hail to you and those like you for the hard work and effort. God has a special place for you...

  42. Thats complete trust, you know you can always count on with the loyalty of animals. I wish you long life and more power, may you have an heir for all your love and compassion to animals especially, wolves.

  43. bhavya jain says:

    Adorable except thty are not vegetarian :D

  44. Anonymous says:

    WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN ..

  45. Anonymous says:

    GOD BLESS U ! XO , I KNOW WHAT IT IS TO BE WITH WOLVES . I ALSO HAD THE PLEASURE IN KNOWING A COUPLE OF WOLVES N THEY WERE SO BNEAUTIFUL!. I WISH I COULD ALSO LIOVE WITH THEM. I JUST WANT TO ASK ARE U TRAINING SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE WHEN OUR CREATOR TAKES YOU TO HEAVEN?. I ALSO KNOW THAT THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE YOU WITH ALL THE TRUE LOVE YOU GIVE TO YOUR WOLVES.

  46. Anonymous says:

    God Bless you Werner for all your efforts to educate people about these magnificent animals. I love them & have pictures all over my house.

  47. Dave says:

    This is so beautiful, what a wonderful man and a wonderful life to lead.

  48. Dave says:

    This is so beautiful, what a wonderful man and a wonderful life to lead.

  49. Anonymous says:

    First off i would like to say thank you.you are an amazing man.Spending time with the wolves must be so exciting.That has been my dream ever since I was young .I have been in love with them.It does my heart good to know that there is some one who has the same passion as I have for these magnificent creatures.It breaks my heart every time a hear all the nagative things being said about the wolves.I believe I have sign every petition they have out there to put the wolves back on the endangered list.I am so upset with all the killing of these majestic animals.And I am so a shame to be a part of the Human race.Everyone should really educate them self about the wolves with an opened heart they would only see they are just survivors trying to live just the same as human's and raise their family.

  50. Anonymous says:

    Awesome, kudos and God Bless You!!

  51. Amazing. I'd loved to be a Wolf breeder THIS big!

  52. Anonymous says:

    Hi from Canada,I truely believe that wolves make better humans than humans do.I'm just you Mr.Werner I would love to live with nature than with man.All we seem to want to do is harm or kill our families,friends,neighbors or anything that doesn't agree with our views.Since I cannot live with the wolves thank you for caring about them may God continue to bless you and your pack.

  53. Anonymous says:

    He is truly awesome. I love what he has done. I too petition for the lives of wolves. Hopefully with more people viewing this video it will help the plight of the Wolf in the wild. God bless this man. P.S. "Little Red Riding Hood" should be banned Globally.

  54. You are great and amazing man!! God bless you for standing up and helping the wolves!!!!

  55. Anonymous says:

    it is really nice to see someone so in to wolves that's awesome. it takes a special person and it is him .

  56. Anonymous says:

    Thank you

  57. Unknown says:

    you are amazing and thank you for caring

  58. Unknown says:

    I always admire such people and if I could I would be a lot happier loving and living with the wolves they are my soul mates and I love them with all my heart !!!!!!!!!! thanks for sharing this amazing mans life video .........I only wish more people would give wolves a chance and stop killing them ...

  59. Anonymous says:

    He's dead.

  60. Anonymous says:

    I am sorry to hear about the death of Mr.Freund.I admired the man.He has done something to me which is amazing.living and having such passion for the wolves.I wished I would of been able to experience what he did.i think maybe the law maker's in our country could of learned things about the wolves from him which might of made a difference in how they see the wolves.they are not killers but survivors.If they could see how this man interacted with them they respected one another.man and wolves can co exist.The united States just won't budge and give the wolves a chance.They still want to come up with ways to destroy the wolves .We all should marvel at Freurd at the passion and love he showed for the wolves. I know it has sadden many at the lost of to me a great man.I'm sure his wolves are morning for their leader and friend.God bless you and your wonderful work.you will be greatly missed.I hope that his work with his wolves will continue on for along time I hope someone will keep the public updated with the wolves and how they are surviving. Rest in peace.

  61. Anonymous says:

    Please let us know what happens to this wonderful man's beautiful wolves. He will be intensely missed. There are less than a handful of people like him in this world.

  62. Anonymous says:

    I am sure the wolves miss their wonderful friend. God Bless this man who had such an amazing, compassionate heart and who loved them dearly.

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