Daisy

Backstory for Daisy

Animal Saints Rescue Society was asked to help with an owner surrender involving several Imperial Shih Tzu. Their former person was having emergency medical issues that were life threatening, and they were not well enough to take care of them. Our nonprofit became the safety net for these incredible Shih Tzu.

Our nonprofit is here to help so the Animal Saints do not end up in overcrowded government animal control facilities that euthanize due to lack of space. Daisy recently arrived to our sanctuary to get all of the medical care she needs. Now that we have gotten to know her personality and she has shown us what she needs in a family, she is ready to be placed in her lifetime home. We look forward to finding out who this will be!

Get to Know Daisy

Name meaning: represents light, purity, and quiet resilience. Daisy is an apt name for this extraordinary Animal Saint.

age: 3 years young with a birthdate of 3.22.2022
breed: Shih Tzu
weight: 7-7.5 pounds

Vaccines:
Rabies
DHPP
Bordetella
Corona/flu

Other Tests and Procedures:

Spayed in June, 2026

Snap 4Dx test (passed and tested negative for heart worm, lyme, ehrlichia, and anaplasmosis)

Dental cleaning in June, 2026

Bloodwork June, 2026 - Slightly elevated level in a couple of numbers, most likely due to arriving with flea bites and scabs. She has been treated, and her skin has healed. Everything else is within normal range and shows healthy organs.

Additional procedures and treatments:
• Microchipped
• Fecal test, negative
• Flea/tick preventive treatment, heart worm prevention, and dewormer
• First positive reinforcement training sessions
• Several baths and grooms

A good health certificate, as well as a certificate of veterinary inspection, is provided with her medical records.

Requested adoption donation fee is only $800. This is to partly cover the costs of care that our 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue has incurred. On average, Animal Saints’ cost to save a life through our nonprofit exceeds $2,000 per Saint. We do our best to keep our adoption requests as reasonable as possible to encourage more people to adopt.

Breed and Hair Notes

Daisy has hair and not fur. She is a very rare Imperial Shih Tzu with black and tan dobie markings.

Daisy is full grown and very small, one of the smallest Shih Tzu we have helped.

PLEASE NOTE: Daisy’s hair will grow as it is not fur. She will need professional grooming every 4-6 weeks. Only apply if you understand the additional maintenance and cost these dear hair-not-fur souls need and are willing to commit to life for such care.

Daisy was very frightened for baths when she first arrived. Now, she’s calm in them after having several since coming into our care. She had to be shaved down when she first arrived. Her hair is now long enough for haircuts, and she is great about them. She does well for trims, and she wags her tail through them.

Personality

Daisy is sweet, spunky, and especially special. She is shy and skittish initially around people she does not yet know. She is very ready to connect, though. We believe that with training and time, she will gain confidence and enjoy meeting new humans.

Daisy has a spring in her step and a joy for life. She loves to talk when she gets excited, and she has a great dance every time her morning and evening meals are served.

Daisy needs a person/family who is willing to meet her where she is in her progress. At this point, she’s not the kind of girl who will just jump in a new person’s lap right away. She is very sweet and is in want of attention and hugs once she knows and trusts a person. But getting to that point takes time. Gaining her trust is a gift, and she needs someone who appreciates how special it is to connect with an Animal Saint in this way.

Because of Daisy’s current shyness and skittishness, she is a flight risk. This means that she needs training and time before going out on a harness and leash for a walk. If you live in a noisy urban area,