Sponsored by Eva, in memory of Lila Dudek. Faithful friend, best ever walkies partner, loving companion. You are so loved and missed.

If you love big goofy senior dogs, that still have a good zest for life, you will adore Daisy.

Daisy was adopted from our rescue many years ago, but having recently lost her dad, she has come back into our care. It’s clear that she was deeply loved and cared for by her easy going and well-balanced nature.

She doesn’t leave a lot of room for personal space when she wants a good snuggle. Daisy believes she is a lap dog and loves cuddling with her people and if her sad hound eyes are successful, she will happily sleep in your bed at night. That said, she is also quite willing to stretch out and steal your entire couch for a solo nap.

Daisy is incredible with people and has truly never met a stranger.  She loves all people and other animals. She is very submissive with other dogs and gave her foster sister who is quite shy plenty of space as she became familiar with her. They are now inseparable and this has made it clear that Daisy would thrive in a home with other animals. During her first week in foster care Daisy was a bit anxious when left alone but now that she can be left with the other dogs in the home her separation anxiety has all but disappeared.

Daisy has a big bark but it is not one you hear often especially compared to many hounds. She may bark a bit when left alone or when very excited but otherwise she is quite calm. Typical of her breed she loves food and eats very well. She does have a beef allergy and is currently on a fish-based diet for sensitive skin and stomach which she is doing very well on.

She loves being outside and would enjoy a yard where she can relax and lounge if possible. Daisy can be strong on leash when she is excited or spots an elusive squirrel, but it is very manageable. She also has the classic hound trait of very selective hearing so she would not be a candidate for off leash activity.

Daisy had an injury to her foot several years ago that resulted in her back leg being amputated. Although she is a large dog she gets around incredibly well on three legs. She takes a joint supplement daily to keep her healthy and strong. She is currently able to manage stairs and jump on and off furniture but a home with fewer stairs would be ideal. As she ages her mobility may become more significantly impacted by having three legs so a one level home would be best suited for her long-term comfort.

Daisy has had a dental completed and a small lump on her shoulder removed while in our care. Testing of the lump showed it to be a non-cancerous skin growth. Daisy also has a grade 2 heart murmur. At this time there are no health concerns related to her heart murmur but it will be important for her future adopters to keep her at a healthy weight and continue to monitor her heart through annual checkups.

For more information, you may contact Courtney (foster parent) at courtneyjmiller18@gmail.com

**Adoptions within the province of Ontario only