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)