It happened in Sept of 2015 when we scheduled a meeting about 2 hours away from our home to pick up an Australian Shepherd Terrier, who needed a new home as it was discovered her owners had developed allergies from her fur. We saved her from going to a shelter, as she had been raised for the prior two years with this family. I had always cared for large dogs (inherited as grandpups), but was ready to take on a medium sized dog before we were too old. It was rough at first; she was afraid of everything, and since the prior owners were all women, she was especially suspicious of my husband. Loud noises still make her jump or run, but she has learned to accept the city life (she was from the country); only motorcycles still affect her. Her name was Daisy May and we kept that. Once her fear subsided, she became a loving and attached pet. We did discover she does not like other dogs, but has since accepted an aged Malti-Pooh as a companion (another saved creature). Never shop, always adopt...
Elaine HaggenbottomPALM HARBOR, FL
