A Close Connection
Nick and Dakotah have known Romeo for years. He, of course, never entered their home. After all, he is still a wild animal. He did, however, visit the couple on a frequent basis during the next six years. If you visited Mendenhall Glacier Park between 2004 and 2009, you might observe a lone black wolf playing with the dogs at the dog park. Continue reading to find out what Romeo meant to the people of Juneau.
A Close Connection
Bringing People Back To Nature
In the end, Romeo not only earned the trust of the neighborhood, but also established himself as a regular. Locals, both dog owners and non-dog owners, who came to the park to view the wolf that had become the talk of the town were awestruck by the gorgeous beast. The idea that they could trust a wild animal delighted the community, and he, in turn, delighted in the fact that they could trust him. Romeo represented the prospect of becoming one with the earth and the wild animals that surrounded them for the villagers.
Bringing People Back To Nature
