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Jenny’s mother addressed this in a follow-up post: "Jenny knows Daisy won't be here forever. Last night, she drew a picture of Daisy as an angel. But then she said, 'Mom, that's for later. Right now, she's here.'

So, whether you are 9 or 90, ask yourself: Do you have your yet? If not, your local shelter is full of Daisies, waiting for a girl with a backpack and a peanut butter sandwich to come home. 9yo jenny dog

What you need is time. You need patience. And you need to be willing to let a scruffy, loyal creature into your heart. Jenny’s mother addressed this in a follow-up post:

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By the time Jenny’s father reached the yard, Daisy had chased the stray away but had a gash on her leg. Jenny was trembling but unharmed. When the vet asked what happened, Jenny said: "Daisy didn't run. She stood there like a wall. She’s my wall."