Daisy, forever in foster, donations appreciated

Daisy came to us with a brain injury and has stabilized on seizure meds. She has not had a seizure since January 6, 2020. She hates change, or being on leash and collar. She will stay in her foster home as no suited applicants have ever come forward in her over 5 years in care. She is on 2 meds daily and a 3rd if she seizures. She requires annual bloodwork to check her levels. The vetting nor meds are free so donations are greatly appreciated. Daisy is said to be born June 2016 and supposedly a terrier/cavalier king charles spaniel. She was surrendered to a foster home in April 2017. When first met, she was shy and scared for a few minutes then she was playful and affectionate but not hyper. She warmed up quickly and even licked a hand. Daisy was given to her last owner four months prior, and was then found by the side of the road, appearing to have been hit by a vehicle. Her eye was treated and she now has a slight head tilt, thought to be the cause of her seizures. She is crate-trained and house-trained and used to kids, and didn't bother her owner's geese. On intake, she met chickens unexpectedly and ran from them. She has a sweet demeanor but was nervous at first and is uncertain of children. After her vetting in April 2017, she started having seizures. She is now treated with medications she gets daily. She loves to be with other dogs and follows her foster mom around. She doesn't like walks and she doesn't like car rides; she is a home body. Daisy suffers from seizures due to a traumatic brain injury and has her own routine; she doesn't like change. When nervous, she will pace. Daisy is not a lap dog and will come for attention when she wants it. She doesn't bark. She would not be good for an apartment as she needs a secure fenced backyard. Daisy is shy around new people and doesn't interact much. She is fine with dogs and cats, doesn't bother cats, and is fine with respectful dogs. She doesn't play very often and pretty much does her own thing. Her energy level is very low. She is great in the house and will go to the door to go out and pace in circles when she needs to use the bathroom. She will have an accident if you are not nearby to let her out. She is crated when no one is home and is great in the crate, receiving treats. She is free-fed with no aggression towards food and eats grain-free. She occasionally plays with toys but isn't overly interested. She loves going outside and lying in the sun in warm weather. She dislikes loud noises and other dogs barking. She doesn't like walks as traffic noise spooks her, nor strangers or children. She does not like car rides. She doesn't like collars and leashes; she will pace when she sees one and needs to be confined in a small area to place one on. She needs a fully fenced-in yard that is secure; she cannot be tied out and no underground fencing. She doesn't like to be brushed and is not a fan of baths. She is fine in the vehicle, will just lie down and sleep, with no car sickness. Her current routine involves waking up, being let out of her crate, and then she will lie down. She is given her seizure meds, then will go on the couch and sleep. She gets up to go to the bathroom, then comes in and lies down. She sometimes gets up confused. She dislikes being forced to do things, like go for walks, as she will stress and pace. Daisy has suffered many seizures until vets got her meds regulated. She will go months without a seizure but may suffer several at a time once they start. She is overall a very sweet girl that just needs the right family where she can be herself. Daisy takes phenobarbital pills twice a day on a strict schedule, as well as potassium bromide. She takes comfort in fellow dogs and cats and would need a home with a compatible dog in it. She does not like walks or a leash/collar, and she is part Cavalier and should not be walked on a flat collar ever. As a Cavalier King Charles, she has issues with their necks called syringomyelia, and they are not to be walked on lead attached to their necks. Daisy is independent and not one for cuddling. Her latest bloodwork was done in December 2021, her meds are at a therapeutic level, and she has not suffered a seizure in over a year.

Ideal Home

• Another dog in the home
• Fenced yard
• Adult home due to her level of uncertainty with children
• No small children or visiting small children
• Someone experienced with seizures
• A home that understands she needs a secure fenced yard and cannot be tied out or use underground fencing
• A home that understands she dislikes walks and car rides, and prefers to be a homebody
• A home that understands she is not a lap dog and is independent
• A home that will continue her medication schedule and annual bloodwork
• A home that understands she dislikes being brushed and baths

Ongoing Health

• Suffers from seizures due to a head injury.
• Takes phenobarbital 2x daily and potassium bromide daily.
• Requires annual bloodwork to check medication levels.
• Has a slight head tilt.
• As a Cavalier King Charles, she is prone to syringomyelia, so she should not be walked on lead attached to her neck.

Training & Support

• Fear of collars and leashes; requires confinement in a small area to put them on.
• Her foster uses a harness to access her as needed with a leash attached.
• Dislikes being brushed and baths.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
• Donations are greatly appreciated to help cover the cost of vetting and medications.

Transporation

Daisy is fostered in Gorrie and will remain in her foster home.