Angie Birch started out as an intern at the sanctuary, about 15 kilometres west of Cochrane, Alta., nearly six years ago. She's now a tour guide and helps take care of the 37 wolfdogs permanently housed there.

The Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary said 10 wolfdogs and three huskies, through no fault of their own, were at risk of being euthanized as part of a cruelty investigation.

It's the busiest time of year on hiking trails in Kananaskis Country and area but emergency officials are also getting bombarded with 911 calls from hikers who are not properly prepared with the right equipment.