Derpy Daisy

Introducing Derpy Daisy. Daisy is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female Great Pyrenees, and if you are looking at her name wondering whether “Derpy” is an accurate description or simply the result of rescue volunteers being left unsupervised, yes. It is accurate. This girl has the elegant packaging of a winter woodland princess and the goofy charm of someone who tripped over their own feet and said,"I meant to do that" all while grinning like a fool. Daisy is one of those dogs who makes it very difficult to take life too seriously. You may have bills, responsibilities, and an inbox that appears to be reproducing, but you also have this ridiculous white fluffball existing in your general vicinity, and suddenly your day has a much better supporting cast. She has a heart as big as her body and enough sweetness to make a frosted cinnamon roll seem emotionally unavailable. And at 60 pounds, she is what we in giant-dog rescue refer to as “petite.” Yes, yes, we realize some of you consider a 60-pound dog enormous. We regularly work with dogs well over 100 pounds, so our sense of scale has been compromised beyond repair. You see a large dog. We see the conveniently condensed edition. All the Pyrenees charm, slightly less acreage. She is essentially an economy-sized polar bear, although we recognize that describing 60 pounds of anything as “economy-sized” is how you lose credibility with people who own Chihuahuas. The benefit is that you can appreciate her snowy beauty without announcing an iceberg sighting every time she crosses the living room. Stepping over her does not require the same preparation as crossing a ravine while praying the bridge stays asleep. There is still a substantial dog involved, of course. We are calling her petite, not suggesting you tuck her into a purse beside your lip balm. But compared with some of our larger residents, Daisy is practically a carry-on. An airline would disagree, but they have never supported our vision. <br/><br/> Apply to adopt Derpy Daisy:<br/>https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app<br/><br/> Derpy Daisy is fostered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her adopter must personally pick her up there. We do not transport.<br/><br/>When it comes to other dogs, Daisy’s story needs a little more explanation than “loves friends, please supply one.” She clearly wants a playmate, but wanting a friendship and knowing how to comfortably begin one are currently two separate projects. Her whole world has recently turned upside down, and she arrived at her foster home nervous and overwhelmed. Imagine being dropped into an unfamiliar house, introduced to several strangers, and told everyone would now be sharing the living room. Some of us would need three business days and our own designated mug before we could participate politely. Cats have been a happier chapter in Daisy’s foster experience. She has done fine with the resident cat and would very much like her to play. The cat has not shown a matching level of enthusiasm, which is unfortunate because Daisy appears to have prepared a lovely little agenda. First, friendship. Then, possibly some bouncing. After that, they could see where the afternoon takes them. The cat would prefer the afternoon take Daisy somewhere else. Her foster reports no issues between them, but a future feline roommate should still have space to decline an invitation and retreat somewhere dog-free. Daisy’s interest in playing is sweet; the cat’s right to remain an uncooperative decorative object must also be respected. Daisy’s previous owner reported that she was great with her grandchildren and had been around them throughout her life. The oldest is five, so that history includes babies and toddlers. Her current foster has not personally observed her with children, but thinks she could do well with supervised kids and might particularly enjoy older children who want to play. An older child who appreciates a goofy dog could find Daisy’s invitations considerably more appealing than the cat does. Finally, someone who understands that hopping around for no especially important reason can be a perfectly good use of an afternoon. That said, this is still 60 pounds of enthusiastic fluff with a fully operational Pyr paw. Smaller stature does not mean her paw has been downgraded to a feather duster. It is the standard Pyrenees model, capable of delivering a surprisingly persuasive reminder that you have stopped petting the dog. When it comes to meeting new people, Daisy is a sweet girl who occasionally appreciates a little edible evidence that you are worth knowing. She was comfortable meeting her foster and needed some treats to warm up to her foster’s partner. In her defense, she had just arrived in a completely unfamiliar home, and suddenly there was another person in it. A whole additional person. Nobody had discussed this with the marshmallow. She had barely begun processing the first human, and now the house was apparently releasing bonus humans like a clown car. Fortunately, treats helped with the introductions. Her foster describes her as quick to love a person, so there is a sweet, affectionate girl beneath that initial uncertainty. <br/><br/>Daisy comes in at a seven out of ten on the energy scale. She is happy to play, enjoys toys, and does goofy hops indoors that suggest her legs occasionally receive instructions from a popcorn machine. She needs opportunities to use that energy and a family who enjoys interacting with her. She would love to be included in as much of family life as possible, even when the family activity is something deeply unimpressive, like moving laundry from one machine to another. To a dog who wants to belong, being invited along is often the interesting part. She likes toys and will sort of play fetch, although her foster hasn’t gotten more than two fetches in a row. Apparently, Daisy offers a complimentary demonstration before deciding whether the service will continue. You throw it. She brings it back. You throw it again. At this point, she begins to suspect that you have misunderstood the purpose of retrieving the object. She has returned your belongings twice, and frankly, your continued carelessness is becoming difficult to support. Whether she likes water is still unknown. We have not yet determined if this cloud enjoys precipitation. Her foster is currently leaning toward calling her a homebody, although she is still getting to know her. For now, familiar people, a comfortable home, and opportunities to play seem like a lovely place to start. Daisy does not need a family who expects her to develop a passion for mountain climbing before she has figured out where everyone keeps the towels. Let her settle in, then learn what outings she enjoys. Some dogs want a packed adventure calendar. Some would like you to sit down so they can apply a paw to your arm and discuss your recent decline in petting productivity. Getting into the car is where Daisy occasionally remembers she is a precious little baby who might need uppies. Yes, sixty pounds of uppies. Please lift with your knees and your love for her. According to her previous owner, once she is aboard, she is calm and rides well. So she likes the ride; she would simply appreciate being lovingly delivered to her seat. One little assisted boarding, and there she is: your sweet, fluffy passenger, ready to go somewhere together while you quietly recover from having helped a baby polar bear into a Subaru.<br/><br/>As far as housing goes, her foster thinks Daisy might manage apartment life from an activity standpoint. Acoustically, however, the neighbors may have questions. She is a Great Pyrenees, and the compact edition still comes equipped with the full public-address system. Add her enthusiastic indoor hopping, and downstairs residents might reasonably wonder whether someone upstairs is teaching a sheep to tap dance. A home where her barking and playful movement won’t create constant friction would be a better fit. If she has a yard, it should be securely fenced; she has shown no escape tendencies so far, but safe outdoor play still requires sensible boundaries. Daisy takes her window-monitoring responsibilities seriously. She likes keeping watch from the living room and making sure the surrounding population knows it is being observed. This includes birds attempting to eat at the feeder, an activity Daisy apparently considers suspicious despite the fact that someone deliberately installed a bird feeder there. Humans may call it backyard wildlife. Daisy calls it repeated unauthorized snack access. She will be issuing a statement. Inside the house, Daisy already has some very nice credentials. She is potty trained and knows “sit,” “stay,” “down,” “come,” and “up.” Beneath the goofy expression and extravagant upholstery is a dog who has learned quite a bit. Her derpy title reflects her charm, not an absence of qualifications. Frankly, she may understand more useful instructions than several people you have worked with. She is also comfortable in a kennel and sometimes chooses to hang out in it on her own. Her foster has not reported inappropriate chewing or other mischievous behavior. <br/><br/>So, if your life could use a little more sweetness, a lot more fluff, and someone who thinks spending time with you is a genuinely exciting recreational activity, Derpy Daisy would like to apply for the position. She brings a happy heart, lovely house manners, goofy play bows, and the sort of affectionate nonsense that makes you smile before you even realize you’re doing it. Give her patience while she settles in, and you’ll get to watch this sweet girl discover that she belongs. There are few things better than becoming a dog’s safe place—although watching your safe place hop around the living room like a marshmallow with wonderful news is certainly a bonus.<br/><br/>To be considered, please complete an adoption application at:<br/><br/>https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app<br/><br/>Yes, an actual application. In its entirety. We appreciate “Interested,”

Introducing Derpy Daisy. Daisy is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female Great Pyrenees, and if you are looking at her name wondering whether “Derpy” is an accurate description or simply the result of rescue volunteers being left unsupervised, yes. It is accurate. This girl has the elegant packaging of a winter woodland princess and the goofy charm of someone who tripped over their own feet and said,"I meant to do that" all while grinning like a fool. Daisy is one of those dogs who makes it very difficult to take life too seriously. You may have bills, responsibilities, and an inbox that appears to be reproducing, but you also have this ridiculous white fluffball existing in your general vicinity, and suddenly your day has a much better supporting cast. She has a heart as big as her body and enough sweetness to make a frosted cinnamon roll seem emotionally unavailable. And at 60 pounds, she is what we in giant-dog rescue refer to as “petite.” Yes, yes, we realize some of you consider a 60-pound dog enormous. We regularly work with do

Introducing Derpy Daisy. Daisy is a 2-year-old, 60-pound female Great Pyrenees, and if you are looking at her name wondering whether “Derpy” is an accurate description or simply the result of rescue volunteers being left unsupervised, yes. It is accurate. This girl has the elegant packaging of a winter woodland princess and the goofy charm of someone who tripped over their own feet and said,"I meant to do that" all while grinning like a fool. Daisy is one of those dogs who makes it very difficult to take life too seriously. You may have bills, responsibilities, and an inbox that appears to be reproducing, but you also have this ridiculous white fluffball existing in your general vicinity, and suddenly your day has a much better supporting cast. She has a heart as big as her body and enough sweetness to make a frosted cinnamon roll seem emotionally unavailable. And at 60 pounds, she is what we in giant-dog rescue refer to as “petite.” Yes, yes, we realize some of you consider a 60-pound dog enormous. We regularly work with dogs well over 100 pounds, so our sense of scale has been compromised beyond repair. You see a large dog. We see the conveniently condensed edition. All the Pyrenees charm, slightly less acreage. She is essentially an economy-sized polar bear, although we recognize that describing 60 pounds of anything as “economy-sized” is how you lose credibility with people who own Chihuahuas. The benefit is that