******Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time************ We are a volunteer run rescue and donate our time to these dogs. IF you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog. Phoenix is a young, energetic teenager looking for his forever home still. He is currently being fostered in Virginia but can be transported to an approved adopter. Phoenix is crate trained, housebroken but currently working on his leash skills. Phoenix is a playful, loyal, and affectionate boy weighing about 74 pounds, with a big personality and an even bigger heart. He is smart, expressive, and happiest when he’s with his people and a trusted dog companion. Phoenix is high energy and loves to run, play, and explore. He especially enjoys playing with dogs his own size and currently does great with his dog buddy Apollo. With unfamiliar dogs, Phoenix is curious but reserved and needs time to adjust. He does not bark or act aggressively, but he prefers personal space and is not a fan of dog parks or daycare. He would do best in a home with another dog of similar size and energy. On leash, Phoenix walks well and is easy to control, though he may pull at times. He is friendly with people and enjoys attention. He has regular interaction with a young child and has done very well, showing a gentle and playful side around kids. Phoenix is fully house trained and crate trained. He sleeps in his crate at night and often chooses to nap in the other dog’s crate during the day. He has no food aggression and does well with toys and treats. His favorite toy is a squirrel. Phoenix does not like being alone for long periods and does best when another dog is home with him. Continued socialization, regular exercise, and mental stimulation will be important to keep him happy and confident. Phoenix would thrive in an active home with another dog of similar size, where he can get daily playtime, structure, and companionship. He is a loving, loyal boy who wants to be part of everything his family is doing. ***Listed BREED and AGE - We are taking our best guess & recommendations from our veterinarian on age, breed and size when fully grown. We rarely know a dog's exact age nor are we able to tell the true or full breed mix of dogs as our information is limited most of the time. *** Interested in applying to adopt him? Fill out an adoption application at the link below! https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/DDAR/Dog