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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Wolf on a Leash in Downtown Geneva? During Swedish Days?

A lot of people saw what looked like a wolf on a leash during Swedish Days. Is that possible, or is it simply a dog that looks like a wolf?

I spy with my little eye ... A wolf on a leash in downtown Geneva? During Swedish Days? That's the scuttlebutt, according to a number of folks who asked the question of Geneva Patch. Inquiring minds want to know. "Have you heard about the guy walking a dog or what looked like a wolf down Third Street at Swedish Days Saturday night?" asked Rob Plinske. "Everybody was talking about it. Did you see it, or do you have any information to share with us? I am just curious what it was and, if it was a wolf, how that is allowed?" Well, if it was a wolf, it's not allowed, Geneva police Cmdr. Eric Passarrelli said. "In regard to the wolf sightings, we heard of it through the grapevine, but to the best of my knowledge, it was not observed by any of …

Anthony

3:26 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012

I'll confirm that it was indeed a wolf - okay, a beautiful wolf. I had believed that it was illegal to own a wolf in Illinois, but the owner said that he had a special permit from the USDA to own the animal. Side note: NAIDs, a dog and not a wolf, are beautiful and can be great home pets. As with any other breed of dog, please do you homework. Every breed has its quirks, challenges and needs. …   more ›

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