Linda Ziegler says she let her 5-year-old dachshund, Jenny, outside just before noon last Thursday. Ziegler was standing on her front steps when two timberwolves appeared.

"The minute they spotted her, well that was the end," said Linda. "They went right after her and they killed her. And they were carrying her around the yard and there was no one around anywhere. So I was under the impression that these two were wild."

The wolves belong to the Minnesota Wildlife Connection. Founder Lee Greenly says the business provided the animals for a photo shoot near the Ziegler's property when the wolves wandered a little too far.

"I deeply regret that this incident happened and we'll take precautions," said Greenly. "99% of the time it's never a problem. It's just that 1% that happens, and this happened to be a problem."

Linda says she is anxious about going outside after the incident.

"The furthest I can get out the door is to stand on the deck," Linda said. "When I put her out, I have to know where she is every second. And you shouldn't have to do that in your own backyard."

Greenly says he got a dachshund puppy and brought it to the Ziegler's home on Sunday night. He says they were hesitant at first, but they eventually accepted the pup.

"She's cute and she's sweet, but she's not Jenny," said Linda.

Greenly says he has several licenses to breed and raise the wolves, which have been trained by Greenly and his family. He says the regulations for letting wildlife run free in rural areas are minimal.

The Ziegler's say they were unaware wolves were loose in the area. They feel something should be done to make sure this doesn't happen again.

"I don't interfere in other people's business and now I've got to," said Carlyle Ziegler. "You just can't allow this."

Carlyle Ziegler attended a Sandstone City Council meeting Wednesday night  to speak about regulations regarding wild animals being allowed to run loose in the area. Councilors discussed the issue and unanimously passed a resolution prohibiting bringing wildlife into city limits. The resolution will be in place until a formal ordinance can be drawn up.