About Daisy

Rescued as a 3-month old puppy from the Kallang district of Singapore where her pack were often chased by dog catchers, it soon became apparent that Daisy had fear issues that left her with a dread of new people and new environments.

Read her bio >> click here

See Daisy's Pawtraits >> click here

Acknowledging that some of her fears may never go away, ASD rehomers were nevertheless determined to put her into fostercare to see if a safe, loving and secure home life would help her adjust more easily to the daily traumas that life presents, such as fast moving traffic, loud or sudden noises, adults and kids, and wide open spaces with nowhere to hide. All big challenges for Daisy.

Today Daisy is learning to cope, aided by 2 K9 companions who are not fearful when outside the home. Daisy remains slow in adjusting to new people - but she does, eventually, especially if ignored totally. It may take two or three visits, but Daisy is gradually meeting and feeling relaxed around more and more people.

Over the last few months, Daisy has also grown to be comfortable in a few parks and beaches that are peaceful, and then she will walk and run confidently for an hour or more. In these 'safe' locations, she is able to ignore the odd bike, roller-blader or runner that comes close. There are, though, places she just doesn't want to go - such as a new street with pedestrians and moving traffic! She may never overcome this fear, but in fostercare she is gradually being introduced to new situations, and as time goes by may learn to adjust more quickly and be calmer in situations she doesn't like. But if she doesn't adust, that's OK too! She's still a wonderful dog, in need of a special home that will understand the type of dog she is, and be happy with that.

She loves swimming in the sea, sausages, chewing palm fronds and the occasional shoe. She is bright and intelligent, picking up basic commands very quickly. She dotes on her carers, and is warm and cuddly with them. She is happy to walk on the treadmill for up to 20 minutes at a time - very useful at times, providing her with the exercise she needs to stay fit and healthy.

If you think you can provide the type of home that Daisy thrives in, then email sheridan@loxinfo.co.th

Daisy's Pawtraits

by Sherry Conisbee
These photos chonicle Daisy's life from the day in July she left the warmth and security of her carers at ASD's Rescue Centre and came into my foster care, aged just 3 months. She's grown up a bit in the last 5 months and has turned into a beautiful hound, very loving towards those she knows and trusts. Enjoy her photos...

Daisy's Biography

Interested in adopting Daisy? Then read more about her and request an adoption application form from: sheridan@loxinfo.co.th Or visit http://www.asdsingapore.com/ to view all the dogs available at "Action for Singapore Dogs Society".

Date of Birth
Feb/Mar 2009
To give Daisy a day to celebrate, we've nominated Sunday, 22 February as her birth date

Gender
Female

Breed
Mixed – a “Singapore Special”

Weight
Est 16-18 kg when grown (30-40 lb)

Adoption Fee
S$ 220. This goes in full to ASD (Action for Singapore Dogs) to help offset Daisy's rescue and medical costs (spay/microchip/vaccinations etc)

Background
Daisy was rescued along with 10 other pups from an industrial estate on the outer rim of the island known as Kallang. Three pups living with them were not so lucky and were taken by construction workers for food, an ongoing challenge faced by the stray dogs and cats in Singapore. If not food, they chance being caught by the government dog catchers who patrol daily in search of free roaming dogs, and are later killed. Her mother, a very nervous dog, has yet to be caught and remains in Kallang. Ten of the pups have found good homes locally, but Daisy was not amongst them. She was rescued 2 weeks after the others, and the network of adopters had simply been exhausted by then, in such a tiny place as Singapore.

Features See photos >> here
An attractive combination of black, brown and tan, with black muzzle and ear tips, and a dark strip along her back. One ear up, and one ear down (though more up than down recently!), her velvety ears are her most endearing feature. She has a wrinkled brow and the light ‘puffs’ over dark eyes help give her a cute & puzzled look. She has a long dark tail that waves over her back.

Characteristics
Daisy is categorized as a “special needs” dog because of her nervous nature, and as such is looking for a home with a dog-knowledgeable person, preferably with another dog or two. She is fearful and aloof around new people and in new environments, but will adjust if ignored and left to come round in her own time. Previous instances of defensive “fear nipping” when young, happened when she felt threatened, mainly by being picked up or held by someone she didn’t know. In fostercare she has never nipped, and is never placed in a situation where she might need to resort to this out of fear.

She is playful, loving, inquisitive and enjoys a tummy rub with people she knows. She adores long walks in quiet settings (such as East Coast Park), retrieves a ball or a toy, enjoys swimming in the sea, and invites play with other dogs once she knows them. Her passion for food makes her highly trainable, and she’s a quick learner. She bonded very quickly with her foster mum.

Daisy is best suited to a home with a dog-knowledgeable person who has time to offer plenty of exercise and stimulation, and another dog or dogs as company. No children. Not yet cat tested but she does have a good prey drive, and chasing birds is one of her past-times!

Location
Currently in foster care with 3 people and 3 other dogs. East Coast area

Health
Good

Neutered
Yes

Microchipped
Yes

Vaccinated
Full course completed, including rabies.

Ready for rehoming
As from now. Note, because of Daisy's fear issues, she will not be available for rehoming overseas through SSOS (ASD's international rehoming programme)