Phoenix has been transferred to Heart Dog Rescue

🐾 Meet Phoenix 🐾

🧡 Colour: Grizzle, white
🎂 Approximate Date of Birth: February 2016 
📍 Fostered in: Calgary
💲 Adoption Fee: $350
🌟 Breed and Size: Alaskan Klee Kai, weighing about 11 kg

Phoenix is a handsome senior Alaskan Klee Kai (approx. 11 kg) with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. At around 10 years old, he’s looking for a calm, understanding retirement home where he can settle in and enjoy life at his own pace 🧡

✨ Personality
Phoenix is a sweet, mild-mannered gentleman who wins hearts the moment you meet him. He’s calm, affectionate, and loves attention, while still enjoying his independence.

He already knows several cues like sit, down, shake a paw, and even roll over, and he takes treats gently—making him a pleasure to work with. He responds beautifully to positive reinforcement and is eager to bond with his person 💛

Because of his age and sensitive nature, he can be a little unsure at first—but with patience and consistency, his confidence continues to grow.

👨‍👩‍👧 Social Skills
• Very sweet and social once comfortable
• Loves women (men unknown)
• Best suited for an adult-only home
• Would do best with experienced dog owners

🐾 Other Animals
• Would prefer to be the only dog in the home
• Could potentially live with a calm, well-matched, submissive dog with proper introductions and ongoing management
• May initially show tension (growling or baring teeth) until he feels safe
• Not suitable for homes with cats

🍽 The Basics
✔️ Neutered (recent dental with some teeth removed)
✔️ Takes treats gently and allows handling of food
✔️ Can hold it overnight (housetraining progressing well)
✔️ Prefers kibble but can eat a mix of kibble and soft food

🚗 Loves car rides and jumps right in—ready for his next adventure!

🏡 Home Needs
Phoenix is looking for a very specific home where he can feel safe and supported:

• Calm, quiet environment 🏡
• Adult-only household
• Experienced dog owner (breed knowledge preferred)
• Daily on-leash walks (no off-leash parks) 🚶‍♀️
• Securely fenced yard (6 ft recommended) or structured condo/apartment living
• Commitment to a food-based bonding program (including hand-feeding)
• Willingness to continue training (private training may be recommended)

He may be a flight risk, so secure handling and leash use are essential at all times outdoors.

💛 The Right Home
Phoenix is a truly special senior who will reward the right person with quiet companionship, loyalty, and trust. He’s the kind of dog who doesn’t ask for much—just patience, understanding, and a peaceful place to call home.

Animal shelters and rescues in Calgary are currently at high capacity, making adoptions like Phoenix’s more important than ever.