This week, I chose to write about Daisy, or, as I like to call her, “Crazy Daisy.”
Daisy is a high-energy dog with more excitement than she knows what to do with. Living in a shelter isn’t easy for a dog like her. She has all that energy bottled up with very little space to let it out. The more love and attention you give Daisy, the more excited she becomes. She doesn’t always know how to settle down, and sometimes that excitement gets the best of her.
Unlike many dogs, Daisy has never been the cuddly, snuggly type. She isn’t the dog who wants to curl up beside you on the couch. She’s the dog who would rather chase a tennis ball, leap into the air to catch it, and take off running with it. Will she bring it back? Probably not. But she’ll have the time of her life playing with it.
Everyone knows a dog loves baby talk and a good chest rub. Not Daisy. You can try sweet-talking her all day long, but the second she spots a squirrel, you’ve officially been forgotten.
And if we’re being completely honest, “Crazy Daisy” isn’t her only nickname. She’s also very proudly earned the title of “Poop Monster.”
No matter how many times we’ve worked with her, Daisy just hasn’t figured out potty training. We aren’t sure how she’d do with a doggy door, but if you decide to give it a try… well, consider yourself warned for a poop disaster. In all honesty, Daisy would probably thrive in a home where she has plenty of room to run, play, and burn off all the energy she’s been holding onto during her time at the shelter.
Still, there are little moments that remind me just how special she is. Sometimes when I’m cleaning outside, I’ll let Daisy out with me. She doesn’t come over asking for pets or affection, but she’ll stay by my side while I work. I don’t have treats in my hand or a toy to offer her. She simply chooses to stay nearby, and to me, that’s its own kind of loyalty.
I didn’t write this to convince you that Daisy is perfect.
I wrote it because I want people to understand what they’re bringing home when they adopt a dog. Every dog is different, and no dog is bad; they're just simply not the right fit. Some dogs need quiet homes, some need experienced owners, and some, like Daisy, need someone who will appreciate them for exactly who they are.
Would I love for Daisy to find a home? Absolutely.
But more than anything, I want every dog to end up with the right person. The best adoptions happen when a family chooses a dog that truly fits their lifestyle. Once a dog has the chance to decompress, build trust, and settle into a loving home, they stop being “a shelter dog.”
They become family.
Clearly, Daisy isn’t the perfect dog, but that’s okay. She doesn’t have to be. She just has to find the person who looks at all of her quirks, laughs at the crazy moments, and says, “She’s exactly the dog I’ve been looking for.”
