Daisy

In Foster Care

FosteredSenior

Daisy spent years as a yard dog before coming to PALS. Now she's learning what it means to be someone's shadow.

Their journey

Daisy came to Carroll County Animal Shelter as an owner surrender after her family could no longer care for her. At nine years old, she had never lived indoors.

Her foster home introduced her gradually to stairs, soft furniture, and the sound of a television — all brand new experiences that took patience to normalize.

Daisy now follows her foster parent from room to room and has become known in her foster home as an excellent supervisor of laundry folding.

Before, during, and after

1
Arrival
Surrendered at age nine after a lifetime as an outdoor dog.
2
Foster Home
Introduced slowly to indoor life and a daily routine.
3
Recovery
Adjusting well; gaining confidence indoors.
4
Adopted
Currently awaiting her forever match.

She was so unsure of the couch at first. Now she has claimed it as entirely hers.

PALS Foster Family, Carroll County

What made the difference

Senior animals are often overlooked in shelter environments. A foster placement gives dogs like Daisy the individualized time they need to decompress and show their true, gentle nature.