She is our Sunshine, our only Sunshine. She makes us happy when skies are grey. Sunshine (now Daisy) was adopted from us a few years ago, but is being returned because, as her adopter put it she needs "a home where she will shine and not have to deal with all the commotion and unsettledness that comes with multiple animals and a rambunctious toddler and periods of lots of activity and excitement." She loves to play with other dogs, but because of her size, she can be a bit too rough with smaller dogs. We would not recommend her in a home with cats for this same reason. Daisy hates sudden movements and loud noises. Dogs have very sensitive ears, so this isn't that unusual, and we can give an owner some ideas for how to help Daisy deal with her situation. It is probably best that Daisy go to a home with older children and/or dogs her own size. On Friday we discovered she can jump a six-foot fence.

Having said all that, we still want to say there are lots of wonderful things about Daisy! She gives kisses and cuddles to her people. She loves to play, especially outside--but oddly, for a retriever, she won't go in the pool. Her favourite thing to do is get back scratches. She knows sit, stay, down, come, bed, potty, leave it, and uh-uh. Some of her favourite foods are carrots, green beans, sweet potatoes, apples and bananas.

We know the right home for Daisy is out there. Is it yours?


*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.