Daisy is a 12 yr old (in Feb) Tri coloured hound (probably beagle x foxhound), she is medium sized weighing around 23kg). She is spayed, microchipped, flea and worm treated and has a history of vaccinations. She will be rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
We are working closely with rescue friends of ours to help Daisy. They rehomed her 3yrs ago but she was returned to them recently after an unsubstantiated incident in the home and they had nowhere for her to go so she ended up in emergency kennels for a week. We couldn't see a beautiful older lady like this in kennels so we offered her a foster space here with us, we were so pleased to help her and she slotted straight into our big pack of dogs here with ease. We are now seeking her forever home.
On arrival in the kennels and then with us it was noted that Daisy was drinking excessively, literally draining huge water bowls. She was immediately checked for a UTI which came back clear so we feared the worse and got her in for bloods at our vets. To our surprise (and delight) her bloods were all great including her kidneys and liver but it left us baffled why the drinking was so intense until our vet suggested Central Diabetes Insipidus (CDI), a condition where the dog fails to produce or release enough antidiuretic hormone (ADH) causing excessive thirst and urination. Its not the same as diabetes mellitus and is much easier to manage. We started Daisy on medication which is a synthetic ADH and almost instantly her symptoms improved and are now really under control, its made such a huge difference to her and we are delighted. The oral form of medication she is currently on does cost around £50 every 5 weeks, we are happy to discuss supporting a new owner with these associated costs long term if needed (there is a cheaper topical treatment but its currently out of stock everywhere).
Now about Daisy herself, well what can we say about this lovely girl. She may be approaching 12yrs but she is still very much a fit and active girl, she loves it in our paddock running around with the other dogs here. She is a hound of course and has those strong hound traits in her so her recall is ok unless there is something better to sniff so a walk on a longline is safest with her. She is also a typical hound when it comes to food and would probably eat all day if you let her so its important that she maintains her perfect weight and her doe eyes asking for treats and titbits isn't succumbed to!
Daisy is a friendly, affectionate and loving girl with everyone she has met here, she loves a fuss and a cuddle on the sofa. She is a good girl inside the home and hasn't been destructive. Whilst were were getting her condition under control we did of course have accidents of urination inside the home but this has now resolved with the medication.
She sleeps quietly downstairs at night without a peep but can get a little anxious when you first go out and can get herself a bit worked up, but she does settle. She will need a home where someone is at home a lot of the time as she loves having company and would be great for an active retired person or if you work from home.
Daisy walks ok on the lead, travels really well in the car and is happy to jump in and be harnessed on the back seat. She is great with the vet too.
Daisy has always lived with other dogs and is very dog friendly, she has come into our large mixed pack without issue. We are happy to consider homing Daisy with another placid, medium to large sized dog (another hound would be fab) or we will consider a home where she is the only dog BUT she must have lots of human company. She is best homed without cats but very good around equines and livestock so a rural home with a bit of space would be absolutely great for her.
She isn't used to living with children and whilst we have no concerns around her temperament and being around young visiting children, given her advancing age she would prefer a slightly quieter home with resident children being 7yrs plus.
Daisy needs a home with a nice safe garden for her to play in and with someone fit and active enough to provide her with good length daily walks.
Being fostered in Swadlincote, Derby's but can be rehomed further afield subject to home check and adoption donation of £125
If you can offer this gorgeous girl the forever home she so deserves please email us telling us all about your home offer including your full address and contact details to wonkypetsrescue@gmail.com