It’s hard to say. We have certainly been thinking about it because there are a few things that we knew we should have done with our children as they were growing up that we forgot to do. I still haven’t entirely forgiven myself for what has happened to Aleu. I know now that she has found her place and that she is happy, but at the time I was feeling scared for her because of her wolf appearance and what others might have done to her. I should have told her earlier about being part wolf, and maybe then she might have been more prepared for what was to come for her in the life ahead. I was just scared to tell her because of how she would react to it; but I also wanted to protect her. She was one of my favorites out of our first litter and it would have devastated me to see what might have happened to her. As for the others, we never really told them because we didn’t think that it would matter as they looked more dog than wolf.  Plus they all seem to be living happy lives regardless, so it probably wouldn’t matter still even if I told them now. The truth is that I was going to tell them all anyway once they had matured, because I didn’t want to cause them any pain when they were young. I cared too much about them. So the whole point is that if we do decide to have a second litter, and one or a few of our children happen to inherit exterior wolf genes, then, this time, we will tell them when they are about 2 or 3 months old about their wolf features so that they know when they grow older what could possibly wait for them in their lives to come. They may take it hard and struggle with things, but they will have to know before they could possibly hate me for not telling them earlier and turning against me for being a bad parent. Plus if it means that they have to go on a quest to find out who they are and where they belong, then I will leave it be. I might not like it and it may seem like I might not see their faces for some time or even life, but whatever is best for my children is what keeps me happy. It is not like I will have much of a choice. Bottom line: Having a second litter would give Jenna and I another chance to show our children what family, love and friendship is all about.

Have you yet told the other members of your family about being part wolf?

Yes I have. I have told Kodi, Saba, Dingo, Kiona, and Dakota about their wolf genes. I have basically explained to them that I was half wolf and they have partly internally, not externally, inherited this gene from me. I have told them not to worry at all because they don’t look wolf on the outside and that no one will suspect this to the point where they will hurt them or even kill them. Plus all of them behave like dogs and not wolves, so that makes it harder for humans to see their wolf side. But I have also told them that being part wolf is an advantage to them. They are able to endure freezing temperatures out in the open cold wilderness; they can hunt and kill wild animals if necessary if they need food, which includes finding raw meat tasty; they can track humans and animals down with their sense of smell; and they can make it through difficult journeys that dogs probably could not. So I told my children in short: “Do not be afraid of what you have. Remember, my children, you are well equipped; and what is inside of you is something special. You must use this very part inside of you to help you through life.” They all understood very well and they have kept in mind what they have on the inside to get through life. They are not afraid of their wolf features as their friends and owners have not and never will take notice. All in all, they will continue to live happy lives, and that makes me happy. I am just glad that I could tell them now before the last minute when something might have unlikely gone wrong.

Through your experiences in life and after all that you have been through, what are some of the things you have learned?

I think that the most important that I have learned is that everyone is born into this world with a different personal character. Although many of us may seem different, there is always something on both the inside and outside of an individual that makes them special in a way. Sometimes we may not be able to find out what is inside us that makes us unique in some ways, but this side of us shows us what we are made of and who we really are. We may also be able to use this to our advantage to get through life and be respected by everyone. Others may think differently of you if they don’t see your true side; and if they cannot figure it out, you have to show them. You must never let others judge you for what or who you are. What we find within ourselves is the gift that we have been given for being born into this world, and one we have it, we are stuck with it forever; even after we die, because this gift lives within and never leaves our spirit. Even if this “gift” is a disadvantage to our personal character, there are also some positive values that it might hold, and again we use this to our advantage. Another thing that I have learned is that we all have a destiny in this world, and we all have to follow our destiny. If it means that it is the key to our life, we have no choice but to take it. It may be either safe or dangerous at times, but it is the path that we must take to again show everyone what we are capable of and to find out who we really are; even if it means dying. We must find out the correct paths to follow in life and use them to our own benefit. Another one of the most important things that I have learned is that everyone values something in life, and it is normal. We may value our jobs, our fame, our toys and souvenirs; whatever it might be. But the most important that we value in life is family and friends. Without family and friends it is very difficult for us to get through life. It is family and friends that hold the key to our lives. That is why sometimes to do what is right we have to give up some of the things that we value to save a life; even our dreams. You might have a real passion for sled racing, and you can love it and do it as much as you want, but in the end sled racing is just something that you want to do and is not an essential part of our lives because it is not necessary for our survival. It is all about creating a balance between the needs and wants in life. The needs are the things that we must have in order to survive. Wants are something that we would like to have, but are not necessary for survival. Sometimes if you value something that you want over something you need, you may not be able to get through in life. That is why; no matter how much I love sledding; I would do absolutely anything to give it up to save a life of a friend or family member; and even an innocent life. Friends and family are forever. Wants are not, because you never know what can happen to them. So friends and family are the most important things in this world.

Well Balto, son of Aniu and Alosaka, it has been more than a pleasure having you with us this evening. Thank you so much for being with us and we wish you and your family all the best of luck in the future.

Thank you very much for having me. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

THE END

Balto, Aniu, Jenna, Boris, Muk, Luk, Rosie, Gunnar Kaasen, Steele, Nikki, Kaltag, Star, Kodiak, Saba, Dingo, Aleu, Dakota, Kiona, Nava, Duke, Dusty, Ralph, Kirby, and Stella; © Universal Studios.

Interviewer, Alosaka, and Jason; © BlackJack16

All images; © Universal studios. I do not own any of the images.

© June 2009 BlackJack16.