Daisy Border Collie Mix Williamsport, PA

Sweet as a flower, and bright as a springtime sky (oh yeah, we went there), meet Daisy.

Daisy's family surrendered her to the shelter in early April because they felt that they were unable to care for her properly. Initially scared, Daisy never gave up the opportunity to share some human loving. She is just what her pictures suggest: a bright, active girl, who enjoys exercise and treats.

In fact, for a treat, she will "sit, shake, other paw" and "come." Now that is one well-rounded young lady. The five-year-old Border Collie mix enjoys walks and car rides (she could use some further training on her leash manners) and her squeaky toys. In her behavior assessment, she was very treat-motivated and took the treats very gently.

Like many herding breed dogs, we noticed that Daisy does have some guarding instincts with toys and food. She let her previous owners and us take away her toys and food, but our Behavior Evaluator wanted to point out the following tips: "As with any dog you should always use caution and not allow children near a dog when it is eating. I also recommend feeding pets separately. If the dog has something it should not, trade for it, do not just grab it. Grabbing it away can actually start to make guarding behavior develop because they think you want to take everything away from them."

Lovely Daisy is looking for humans to love again. She thinks hugs and attention are just great, quickly warming up to new folks and desiring to please them. She enjoys simply playing and romping around, enjoying life as it comes.

Daisy will make a fantastic pet for her new family. If she is tugging at your heartstrings, don’t resist the urge! Come in and check her out in Kennel 47.