11 years 9 months • MIXED BREED
Listing confirmed June 23, 2026
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Hello, I"m Wolfie. SCARS thinks I'm about 9 years old. I'm a big guy at 86lbs. I'm the kinda guy that loves to keep to myself. Don't get me wrong, I"m friendly but if you want affection and excitement when you get home it's NOT me. I'm more like the "oh that's nice your home, it's ok seeing you" kinda guy. Everyone loves me though. I love going for walks and being forced to enjoy belly rubs. I'm a little grumpy with other dogs. I just prefer to not be buddies with them. I have been adopted out twice and for some reason I feel the need to escape every time. I can dig under anything! And I…
Wolfie is 11 years 9 months — a senior. Senior dogs are calmer, house-trained, and often have reduced adoption fees ($100-$250). Read our complete senior dog adoption guide for what to expect, the best senior breeds for Calgary, and how to budget for senior care.
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A safe den for the first three days — sized to feel secure, not empty.
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Stops a dog gulping its food, which is easier on the stomach and lowers the risk of dangerous bloating.
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Built for power chewers — survives the jaws that shred normal toys.
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