Phoenix

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Age: 9 years
Size: Large.
Activity level: Medium/Low
Good With Dogs?: Tolerates some; prefers people
Good With Cats?: okay with dog savvy cats

Foster Parents are Jack & Liane H.
Karen & Ted M.

FPiCs are David & Marie M.; and Bonnie B.

Phoenix is one of those dogs you just wished you’d had all his life! He’s very friendly with people and is a dog who truly enjoys being petted and appreciated. He’s also a very handsome example of the breed. Phoenix enjoys his 30-minute walks in the mornings and will sit calmly by your side if you meet a friend and stop to chat. When passing other dogs on leash, he prefers to keep moving and doesn’t want to stop and visit. If a chipmunk runs across your path, you’ll need to have a firm grip on the leash; he considers it his job to chase all chipmunks back to their hideaways.

Phoenix is content to lie near you as you go about your daily chores and will wait patiently while you’re away at work. If you can take him in the car once in a while, he’s especially happy and will watch out the window while you take care of short errands. He loves carrying a tennis ball around in the house and playing “keep away.” Outside, though, he’ll drop the ball and go on Chipmunk Patrol, keeping an eye on you to make sure he’s not missing any fun. In the evenings, Phoenix loves to stretch out near your chair and keep you company while you read or watch TV. He’ll snuggle his head into your lap when you call him over for a hug, and he loves to have his ears massaged. He looks you in the eye and wags his tail gently when you smile and say some kind words.

Phoenix has learned to live with two cats in his current foster home. At first, he would whine and poke at the cat who was lying on the couch or chair; now he understands that isn't polite, and he'll walk away when told to "leave it." When the cat jumps down and walks across the room, Phoenix wants to herd it between his front legs and will follow along. Both cats now ignore that behavior, and Phoenix will leave them alone when reminded to do that. One of the two cats was very skittish around dogs but now seems confident that Phoenix means no harm; he will strut back and forth on the couch, while Phoenix watches from inches away.

Phoenix seems to truly enjoy the company of older children and teens. He was raised with 2 boys in his original family and really perks up when his foster Dad’s teenage son visits! This dog was never abused or neglected; he’s always lived in a wonderful family situation until his family broke up. He’s always been a highly-beloved pet without major behavioral issues, and we’d like him to spend his Senior years the same way.

This dog is quite a large boy, in the 90-lb. Region. Being a long-coated German Shepherd Dog (and what a coat he has…magnificent!), that makes him look even larger than he is. And yet, he’s a gentle giant; a dog whom his foster parents say is the nicest companion and easy to live with. Phoenix can get along with many other medium-to-large female dogs and has lived with two females in foster care. In truth, though, he doesn’t seem to care that much for the company of dogs; he really prefers to be with people and wants to be YOUR companion.

If you’re looking for a wonderful, handsome, friendly companion dog, a dog who will adore you as if you made the sun rise, ask us about Phoenix!