DAISY Foundation

Jersey: missing in Airdrie

She is a 7-month-old brown brindle pit bull. She has more light hairs on her belly. She has stunning coppery brown eyes. She is a slender 18” tall lightweight. She has a slight lumpy mark on the left side of her neck from the surgery. She’s active and loves her family, is timid with strangers but not vicious.

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duke finds a home

It took a while to find the right home, but it was love at first sight when dog and new owner finally met!

Our little man, Duke, has a new home! We are so excited!

pekoe fundraiser

Our MANY THANKS to everyone who came out in support of Pekoe!

The proceeds from this event will certainly help with her medical expenses!

Make a donation for PEKOE!

4th annual fundraiser!

The DAISY Foundation 4th Annual Fundraiser was a wonderful success due to the great supporters that came out to celebrate with us!

Thank you each and every one!

duke escapes coyote

One day last summer, Duke's owner found him laying on the doorstep unable to move. His vet believes that Duke was attacked by a coyote; that he was given the "death shake" that injured his spine. Somehow Duke managed to get away and make it home.

He does not think that he is handicapped. Duke is surely an inspiration.

faith comes to calgary

Flying out of Hamilton on Thursday afternoon, Faith arrived in Calgary that evening where she was met at the airport by DAISY Foundation founder, Heather Anderson and Faith's overnight foster. On Friday, they set out for BC to meet a woman interested in adopting her.

reflecting on mirror

Last I knew, there was to be a town hall meeting in Mirror between residents and officials to discuss the poisoning deaths of 13 dogs and what was going to be done about it. But the last I heard, the meeting never happened.

benjamin is missing

“Ben was last seen on our end driveway talking to a stranger, being fed with a pizza box. Ben is not a wanderer, and is very attached to us, his people. Ben is 108 pounds, and 28 inches tall at the shoulder.”

deer in the headlights

Her head took most of the hit. She seems to be pretty much deaf and blind, and has difficulty standing because of the neurological effects of the accident. She gave birth to twins a few days ago, but both died… probably from complications of their mother being hit by a car.

puffy - homeless no more!

"The vet says he is young and seems to be in good health other than being a bit thin. He seems gentle and friendly."

" When he was at my house for a little while he was comforted when I rubbed his cheeks and ears."

why shelters kill

A list of reasons an animal might be destroyed in a kill shelter. Or is it a list of excuses for the purpose of either easing someone’s guilt about needlessly taking a life or granting them a pardon for their laziness? Personally, I fail this test myself.

the price of a life

What happens when the very professionals you entrust with the care of your companion fail? When, by their own admission, their neglect to do their duty appropriately and responsibly results in your pet's death?

no justice for ben

At trial in Cochrane, a slap on the wrist was handed down by the judge in this case. The stakes were a maximum fine of $100,000 and/or two years in jail plus the loss of his hunting license. But the judge fined John McWilliams $300.

symptoms of poisoning

• Irritation or swelling of the mouth and throat
• Drinking excessive amounts of water
• Drooling or discharge from the nose
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Loss of balance or coordination
• Vomiting
• Respiratory problems
• Paralysis
• Diarrhea
• Tremors, Convulsions or Seizures

the election is over

So where do we go from here? The NDP came forward with a stance on animal welfare meant to create the change we have been asking for. Now let's all get behind it.

the calgary vigil

More than a hundred animal rights supporters held a vigil for the 100 sled dogs that were killed in Whistler one year ago. They brought their signs, their dogs and their signatures... to support better animal welfare across Canada.

the cruelty connection

Research has shown that there is a connection between animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, elder abuse, bullying and other forms of violence. Intentional animal cruelty or abuse can be a warning sign that an individual has already experienced violence and may be predisposed to committing other crimes.

elephants

There is growing resistance against the capture, confinement, and use of wild elephants. Animal rights advocates allege elephants in zoos and circuses "suffer a life of chronic physical ailments, social deprivation, emotional starvation, and premature death". Zoos argue that standards for treatment of elephants are extremely high.

cats

Cases of animal abuse seem to be on the rise. Cases that shake one's faith in humankind. There is too much suffering. Stricter penalties for animal abuse and educating our youth in the proper care of animals will help.

dogs

There is something in dogs that remains loyal beyond all reason. It's as though they see something more in us than we do. Or perhaps it is a naivety in their genes that makes them look up to us. But so often, they are victims of terrible abuse.