The breeder told us, "Daisy is a little girl in a fur coat." Indeed, she was. She came to us as a baby, and I raised her to be a young lady.

When Daisy first arrived, the breeder told us to feed her rice and chicken. Daisy was never interested in the rice!

At first Daisy would only eat if I fed her by hand.

We slowly transitioned her to Solid Gold Holistic Pet Food. She prefers their Lamb-Rice-Barley canned food.

If I stay in bed too long in the morning, I will hear Daisy's bell tinkling as she paces back and forth waiting for me to get up.

Daisy is always right there the moment I step out of bed. If I use the toilet in the middle of the night, I will feel Daisy's nose bump my leg, just keeping track of me.

Daisy loves to sun herself by the sliding glass door. I move her bed over there every morning so she can enjoy the warmth as I make breakfast.

Every time I wipe down the kitchen counter, I have to be careful that no crumbs fall to the floor because Daisy might eat them and get a tummy ache. When Daisy sniffs for crumbs, you see, she may accidentally swallow a piece of my hair. Poor thing! Then she has a tummy ache until it passes.

Daisy runs away when she sees me with the medicine syringe in my hand, but she never goes too far.

Daisy likes to sleep a lot. Once she finishes her breakfast she jumps up on the couch, curls up, and falls asleep. But she always has one eye open just a sliver, and she quickly follows me when I leave the room.

If I leave the bathroom door open, Daisy checks on me several times when I am taking a shower- in and out, in and out, making sure I am alright.

If I close my bathroom door to take a shower, as soon as I get out I will hear a little scritch-scratch on the door. I always go right over and open it, and there will be Miss Daisy, waiting to come in.

Daisy and I spend our days together, but sometimes I have to leave to go shopping.

Daisy sits on top of the couch when I have to leave the house, waiting patiently for my return.

If the front door is open, Daisy will be looking out the screen door when my car drives up, every time.

Whenever Daisy can, she will sit in my lap. Whether I am at the table, the computer, on the couch, or outside on the lounge chair, Daisy is ready to sit with me.

Daisy loves soft, cozy blankets. She likes to be wrapped up underneath a blanket as she sits in my lap and leans her soft little head against my chest.

Daisy prefers to sit on my left side when I sit on the couch. She will do anything to work her way into that spot.

I love to smell the top of Daisy's head and feel her soft fur with my nose and lips. I do that every time she sits in my lap.

Daisy loves to look pretty and goes to Julene for her monthly groomings. Between groomings, Daisy cooperates when I give her a bath each week. She gets a shampoo, blow dry, and brush. Her fur is as soft as cotton and white as snow. She looks beautiful with her top knot and pom-poms at her feet.

Daisy opens her mouth wide and lets me brush her teeth. She is a very compliant dog as long as I use chicken-flavored toothpaste!

Daisy is trained to faithfully use her potty pads - going all the way down the stairs, through the laundry room and into the interior closet.

Daisy can jump very high from a standing start. When Daisy first arrived, Troy installed two retractable gates in the breezeway, but he always suspected that she was able to jump over the gate to make her mysterious escapes.

For a while Daisy wore a magnet that opened her automatic doggie door to the breezeway. It was a lovely set up for any other dog, but in the end Daisy seemed to prefer to stay indoors. Inclement weather would definitely keep Daisy from going outside, so we trained her go on potty pads instead.

"Daisy's Day Away" was when I was cleaning the inside of my car and I had Daisy out in the garage to keep me company. She wandered off and I could not find her anywhere. I walked up and down the street calling her name. I looked thoroughly in the back yard, the deck, the neighbors' yards, etc. but saw no Daisy. Returning inside, I began to tell Troy that I couldn't find Daisy when suddenly there she was -- on the deck at the sliding glass door to the kitchen! She was a bit dirty and never told us what happened on her adventure.

In the evening when Daisy and I are relaxing on the couch together, Daisy will suddenly hop down to the floor and stare at me. She'll start a little dance with a little growly noise to say, "I'm hungry, Mommy. Get up off the couch and come into the kitchen!"

Daisy loves to be petted across her soft little head, scratched softly at the back of her neck, turned over in my lap for her tummy to be rubbed -- she can stay that way forever. When I stop petting, a little nudge under my hand with her nose lets me know that she wants more.

Daisy knows that her food is kept in the pantry and the refrigerator. When she is hungry she will scratch at the pantry door if it is closed, or she will nudge it open if there is a sliver of an opening.

Daisy mastered the art of pawing at the cabinet door to make noise, sometimes until the cabinet door makes a bang. She makes this noise just to get our attention so we will see the food plate that she has dragged to the middle of the floor.

When Daisy is in your lap being petted, the second you stop she will chide you and push your hand until you resume again.

Daisy always has to drag her Greenie to her bed. She won't eat it anywhere else!

Daisy has to know where I am at all times. She will hunt from room to room, up and down, down and up the stairs until she locates me.

Daisy sniffs at the bottom of my nightgown just as I slip it on getting ready for bed. She knows it is bedtime.

Daisy loves warm, cuddly beds. Her beds are like little clam shells.

At night Daisy's bed is positioned right by the bedroom door. From there she can see the staircase and knows if anyone is going up or down the stairs. She can also see the entire master bed and knows that I am safely tucked inside.

After I go to bed, Daisy sneaks upstairs to see if she can get an extra meal from Troy or Aaron.

Now there is a loss of energy in the spot where Daisy's bed used to be.

My heart is broken now that Daisy is gone. She meant so much to me. Her entire existence was spent being my companion and loving me.

8/22/2017
Dear Sweet Daisy,
It has been nearly 12 weeks since you left us. The tears come easily every time I think about you. I love you and hope we will be reunited one day.
Love, pets, and snuggles,
Mama

10/1/17
I wish you were here, Daisy. My mom fell in her driveway and I am devastated. She will need my help to get better. Previously I had contacted a breeder about getting a puppy, and suddenly she called and has one ready. I don't know about the timing.

10/9/17
Dear Sweet Daisy,
We picked up your fur baby sister today. She is almost 10 weeks old and her name is Bella. She is so playful and loving and really cute. I know you have been looking over me, my little angel, and you want me to be happy. Wish you were here, too, my love!
Love, pets, scratches, and snuggles,
Mama

11/29/17
Precious Daisy,
I wish you could meet Bella Marie. She is learning her manners and is full of love. I miss you, my sweet Daisy. No one will ever replace you. But I know you are happy that we have another fur baby to bring us so much happiness.
Love you dearly,
Mama

12/24/2017
Merry Christmas my sweetheart. I miss you so much. It's not the same without you. You will always be in my heart.
Love you forever,
Mama

6/1/2018
It has been one year since you left me. Your memory is fresh in my mind and heart. It makes me cry to think that you are gone, remembering how sweet you were to me. You were so loving and special to our family, and we miss you, sweet Daisy. Little Bella is learning and growing, and one day we will all be reunited again. I hope you are happy now, over the Rainbow Bridge.
Love you forever,
Mama

12/23/2018
Christmas is near, and I want you to know that I am thinking of you. I hung an ornament on the tree in memory of you. I miss you, my precious Daisy. I wish you were here to play with your sister Bella and your cousins, Nita and Nomi. Wishing you a Happy Christmas!

June 1, 2019
It has been two years since you left me, although I will carry you in my heart forever. I wish there was some way to bring you back. You were ripped away suddenly, without warning. I wish you could have stayed with me! There is no replacement for your love. You were my special little angel and I truly miss you so much. I never knew that I could love a pet so deeply until you came into my world. We had a connection that was just between us, everyone knew that. I hope your spirit is safe and happy over the Rainbow Bridge. One day we will meet again. Love always and forever, Mama

June 28, 2019
Thinking of you, my little love. Missing you! xxxooo Wish you could sit in your little "sun spot" and meet Bella.

October 29, 2019
I thought you would enjoy getting ready for Christmas early this year, so I have put up your Christmas tree and bought you a special present! Tiffany is holding you, and everyone is admiring your beauty. Bella sends her love, and looks forward to playing with you one day. Mommy misses you, dear heart. I will never forget you and your sweet love. xxxooo

December 2019
It was one of the most difficult times I have endured. Since I wrote last, my sweet mother passed away. Perhaps you will meet up with her in heaven. If so, give her a kiss from me. Faithfully yours, Mama

June 11, 2020
I love you always and forever my sweet baby girl. It has been three years since you left. It seems like yesterday that I would tuck you in to your little clam shell bed. I'll be tucking you in tonight and saying a prayer that you are safe and happy. ❤️🙏xxxooo

December 2020 Thinking of you this holiday season. It's been a crazy year and it would have been so nice to have you home. I think Bella would love to know you. Miss you!!!

June 1, 2021
Precious Daisy, there will never be another like you. You were my little shadow, my comfort and joy. It's hard to believe that we have been parted for four years now. Did you meet my father in heaven? I'm sure that he would love your gentle spirit as much as I do.

June 1, 2022 Another year has gone by, and the love we shared remains firmly planted in my heart. I can still feel your little pitter-patter behind me at every step; I was never out of your sight. 💖 You opened my heart to a new kind of love, my sweet little girl. I miss you! 💕

June 1, 2023 🌻 Hi Daisy! This spring the hills have been covered with wild daisies all over the city. Our walking trail is gorgeous with daisies lining the hills and valleys. I had some bad news this year - I have to be careful with my back and can't be bending forward, so I decided it would be best for Bella if she had a new home where she can be cared for and played with the way she deserves. I found a wonderful man named Jerry, and they seemed to bond instantly. I miss you Daisy, my little love. 💛 Have you seen your cousin, Nomi? She came to Rainbow Bridge on January 14th this year. Tiffany is so distraught with heartache for her little girl. Please look out for Nomi and welcome her. I hope you two can be best friends. Until we meet again, Mommy. 💕

June 1, 2024 Hello my precious Daisy, I love you, my little shadow! It's spring again with mild sunny days and flowers blooming. The daisies throughout the canyon are more prolific than ever. I wish I could be holding you as I look at them, petting your soft fur and kissing your head. You were the best little friend, always ready to snuggle tightly in my lap or right next to me. I feel so blessed to have had you in my life. I hope you met Nomi and have made a new friend. For now, I look back at the photos I have of you and recall your cute little personality. If you see my Mama, please give her a snuggle. And if you see my Daddy, please give him a lick. I miss all of you. God bless you! Mommy 💕