Are wolves dangerous to humans or pets?

Not under normal circumstances. You have to understand that humans have altered wild wolves almost as much as we have altered dogs… any wolf that attacked a human or domestic animal heck any wolf that got close to a human or domestic animal has been ruthlessly killed for centuries. read more

No, wolves are not particularly dangerous to humans or domestic animals when compared with most other species. Moose, for example, are bad-tempered and will both approach and kill humans. Poisonous snakes, spiders, and scorpions are much more likely to be encountered walking around the suburbs. read more

Wolves make great villains. They have threatened fictional characters from Little Red Riding Hood to the Three Little Pigs. In actuality, as humans have persecuted wolves for centuries, most wolves fear humans and avoid encounters. Wolves are undoubtedly capable of killing humans, but statistically speaking, the threat is negligible. read more