Shaun Ellis - known as The Wolfman - lives with the wolves in their enclosure at the sanctuary in Come Martin, Devon. Shaun, 48, has spent 27 years working with the same creatures - even spending nights sleeping in their enclosure with them He used to care for the wolves at Combe Martin Wildlife Park but 18 months ago re-homed them at his nearby Newberry Farm Officials at North Devon Council originally said no planning permission was required for changes to use to his land. But following a complaint from a neighbour the council said a retrospective planning application was needed - which has now been declined. They Maintain this is because it is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Shaun says the decision could leave the animals homeless and fears with no home they would have to be put down ...........Meanwhile, the council allows Mines (like that at Hemerdon) to be a blot on the land of many areas of outstanding natural beauty. They allow these ventures as they mean profit! Please sign the petition and help Shaun keep his wolves where they are, so that none of them have to be distroyed.

If we can get enough signitures, hopefully the council will re-think their harsh decision.

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