Replacing Myth with Understanding: Highway Wolf Highlights The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project
San Francisco, CA | February 18, 2026… Highway Wolf’s Howling for a Cause initiative continues into 2026 with a spotlight on The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project, a fully volunteer-run wolf and wolfdog rescue in Middletown, Ohio, dedicated to providing lifelong sanctuary for 28 rescued animals. Rooted in education, advocacy, and compassionate stewardship, the organization is working to replace decades of myth and misunderstanding with informed, meaningful dialogue about wolves and wolfdogs.
Their mission extends far beyond rescue alone. For “The Red,” true impact means reshaping public perception through education while ensuring every animal in their care receives the highest standard of lifelong support. Through sponsorships, donations, internships, volunteer opportunities, and social media outreach, they create meaningful avenues for community involvement. In doing so, they foster a deeper understanding of wolves as intelligent, resourceful keystone species vital to ecosystem balance. Their advocacy efforts, including partnerships with animal investigators and Humane World’s Global Animal Disaster Team, work to address critical welfare gaps. With veterinary care as the foundation of their work, supported by enrichment, cooperative training, and specialized nutrition, the organization ensures each animal lives safely and with dignity.
“We are proud to partner with Highway Wolf,” shares Susan Vogt, President of The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project. “What a clever way to have art and advocacy meet!”
*Photos courtesy of Braden Matt and The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project*
Highway Wolf is donating 100% of the proceeds from purchases of their Red Riding Hood Rescue Project 'Protect the Pack' Spotlight T-Shirt directly to the sanctuary. “What stood out to us about The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project is their unwavering commitment to taking care of the animals,” says Highway Wolf creative partner, Amber Morris. “With their organization fully run by volunteers, they’re actively working to change the narrative around wolves and wolfdogs through education and advocacy.” Highway Wolf invites music fans and wildlife advocates to support Red Riding Hood Rescue Project by getting involved, spreading the word, or contributing directly to their mission.
For more information about The Red Riding Hood Rescue Project, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/redridinghoodrescueproject/
Highway Wolf is a unique musical project led by Mick Hellman, Amber Morris, and Tal Morris, who create a sonic experience through this collection of reimagined classics. Highway Wolf takes us on a transformational journey, relatable to anyone who has been challenged by The Call and all that comes with answering The Call. The songs are of the human experience, and through the howling and longing of the Highway Wolf, we come to understand these stories through another lens.