Daisy -- Courtesy Post - American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier Dog for Adoption in Frederick, Maryland

Sweet Daisy is a truly top-of-the-line expert-level snuggle bug whose current mom describes her as “smart, sweet, and intuitive.” She loves going for a walk or getting a good belly rub about equally. She is fun outside and chill and relaxed inside – the perfect combination!

This very good girl is friendly with everyone she meets, including a friend’s young children. She may bark at visitors to the home but will then greet them nicely. When our volunteer met her, Daisy was instantly friendly – approaching in a loose, wiggly way and leaning in for petting.

Daisy sometimes gets a little excited when she sees other dogs, but her body language appears friendly and playful. When given the chance to meet and play with another dog, Daisy does wonderfully. She has a moderately rough housing/chasing play style and is great at taking turns. She is tolerant of some rudeness – e.g., when another dog tried to hump her, she just sat down. So although Daisy’s current mom feels she would love to be the center of her person’s world, a home with another friendly dog may work for Daisy. Though she has not been around cats, Daisy has sometimes shown fairly strong interest in prey animals, such as squirrels, seen outside. So we recommend a home without cats or other small pets for Daisy.

Daisy is not comfortable in a crate. But that’s ok because she can be safely left uncrated when her family is away from home for 6–8 hours. She can be a bit nervous about thunder and fireworks but does fine if music drowns out the sounds.

This sweetie is about 7 years old and weighs around 70 lbs. She is completely housetrained, spayed, and up to date on all immunizations. Her teeth have been cleaned and though she has allergies, they are well managed with apoquel.

Why is such a great dog in need of a new home? Daisy was saved by her current family from a miserable living situation with a former neighbor who neglected and eventually abandoned her. She has been well-loved during her time with her current family. Sadly, one of the family’s other dogs has been consistently aggressive toward Daisy, and it is just not working out. She’s been so resilient in the face of so much difficulty! We (FFOCAS) are helping her current family safely rehome her.

Interested? Please reach out via email (ffocas4pets@gmail.com) or via Adoptapet. We’ll ask you to fill out a rehoming application to keep this process as safe as possible for all involved – especially Daisy!

The American Staffordshire Terrier, also known as the Amstaff, is a medium sized, muscular breed known for its loyalty and courage. Developed in the United States, they are intelligent and affectionate dogs, making them great family companions. With a distinctive short coat and strong build, American Staffordshire Terriers are often misunderstood due to their past as fighting dogs, but they are actually loving and playful pets when raised in a nurturing environment. They thrive on human interaction and are eager to please their owners.

The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.

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