If you know me, you know I love dogs. And my love of dogs doesn’t stop there, but extends to all canids. So when I heard about Wolf Connection , a wolf sanctuary tucked away in the mountains just an hour outside of Los Angeles, I knew I had to go. I booked my visit through Airbnb Experiences , and while it wasn’t cheap, it was worth it, and the money goes straight to supporting the sanctuary and its animals. The day of my visit, I made the drive from Santa Monica deep into the Angeles National Forest. After about an hour, I arrived at the sanctuary, perched at 4,000 feet of elevation. The temperature was a perfect 86 degrees (perfect for me at least), a welcome break from the scorching 100+ degree heat I passed through in the Valley. The elevation means the sanctuary can also get coldy and snowy in the winter! Petting Wylie and a group howl During a brief orientation, the 10-15 other visitors and I were offered some light snacks and water before the tour began. ...