Phoenix
Name Phoenix
Gender Female
Age 8 months old
Breed Mastiff mix
Weight 100+ when full grown
Dog Good with dogs
Cat Not tested
Kids Good with kids
Crate-trained In Training
Housebroken In training
Leash Will wander and pull
Barker Will bark at strangers approaching the house
Location Fostered in El Sobrante, CA
Additional Note Korea International program
Meet Phoenix! This baby giant is the sweetest, most gentle, mellow puppy girl you will ever meet in your life. If you’re a big-dog person, then you need to meet her. She will steal your heart with her big eyes and sweet affection.
Phoenix was rescued from an illegal meat farm after the owner abandoned the dogs to escape a wildfire that tore through the area. Sadly, the dogs were left stuck in their cages and many did not survive the fire. Fortunately, some did and Phoenix was one of them! We cannot imagine the horror these dogs had to go through not only being in a raised as meat dogs but also surviving the wildfire. Phoenix survived, and like the bird, she rose from the ashes and is turning into a beautiful and majestic creature. She will have scars her whole life, but they don’t seem to bother her at all. All she wants is love!
Phoenix is a big, snuggly lap-dog. It takes a little while for her to warm up to new people, but once she does she will give her whole heart. Phoenix likes to give full-body hugs, and cuddle up on the couch. She loves other dogs (including her co-foster Polar Bear), and rough-houses enthusiastically but gently. She is learning how to manage her size, and has learned how to clumsily run and jump. She still falls over a lot though! She is very smart, and you can see her brain working when you tell her to do something.
Phoenix is mostly house trained with a doggie door. She enjoys walks in parks and on trails. She is afraid of getting into the car, but rides well once in. She has not been cat tested, but would probably be OK. She is curious about kids, and likes to chase them around the yard. She would probably do well in a home with kids old enough to not be accidentally injured by a giant, clumsy puppy.
Phoenix is being fostered in El Sobrante. She is patiently waiting for someone with a heart big enough to hold her in it.
