11/16/2025
We want to share the heartwarming story of a dog we rescued from a high-kill shelter several months ago. Her name is Daisy. At just nine months old, she was surrendered to the shelter by her owners because they claimed they had no time for her. Unfortunately, Daisy spent most of her days confined to a crate for 23 hours.
Once Daisy arrived at the shelter, the staff quickly recognized her wonderful nature—she got along beautifully with every dog she met. Rather than euthanizing her to make space for new arrivals, they decided to keep her around, using her as their dog tester.
Then, a tornado struck the shelter, creating an urgent situation. That's when our rescue organization and others stepped in to pull every animal to safety. Within just two days of taking Daisy into our care, our director realized that this dog was special—she was destined to be a search and rescue dog.
With that insight, our director sprang into action, reaching out through calls, emails, and videos showcasing Daisy's abilities. After months of persistent efforts, she contacted the National Search and Rescue Foundation, which required extensive video documentation of Daisy's training. To our delight, Daisy passed all the assessments with flying colors.
Before long, transportation was arranged, and on her second birthday, Daisy set off to join the National Search and Rescue Foundation in California. It's astonishing to think that this remarkable dog sat in a shelter for nearly a year without being euthanized. We would never have discovered her potential if it hadn't been for the tornado. Daisy is truly a dog meant to do good and save lives. What a beautiful example of destiny at work!
