2 Dogs Dead after Wolves Attack Near Ashton

2 Dogs Dead after Wolves Attack Near Ashton

By Nate Eaton

Two family's dogs are dead after a pack of wolves attacked the animals.

The wolves attacked the dogs Wednesday morning at two different homes in the same area just east of Ashton.

Cathy Stegelmeier, Wolves Attacked Dog: "The dogs started to bark quite a bit and I thought that they had a skunk. I went out there and there were three wolves dragging my dog."

It was a frightening morning for Cathy Stegelmeier who was busy cooking for guests staying at her bed and breakfast. Cathy went outside and right in front of her house was shocked to find three wolves dragging her dog Blue.

Cathy Stegelmeier: "At first glance I thought they might be coyotes."

Cathy quickly realized the animals were much larger. She started to yell but the wolves didn't seem scared.

Cathy Stegelmeier: "They looked at me for a little while and then they finally went to the other side of the road."

Britney Stegelmeier: "I woke up because the dogs were barking."

Cathy's sister-in-law Britney Stegelmeier lives at the Bed and Breakfast. She's nine months pregnant and is worried that the wolves are coming so close to her home.

Britney Stegelmeier: "This is where I'm gonna have my kid and if they're not scared to come to my front door, they're not gonna be scared to drag me off."

Cathy immediately took Blue to the vet but his throat was ripped so bad he had to be put down.

With two attacks and now two dogs dead, Cathy, Britney, and their neighbors are worried the wolves will return and attack another animal or even a person.

Cathy Stegelmeier: "They were not afraid. That's why it was frightening."

Right now the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating.

Cathy's family says they reported the attack because when the wolves were introduced to Yellowstone National Park, wolf advocates said there were no documented wolf attacks. The Stegelmeier's want this attack documented.





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