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Meet Daisy, the 140-pound capybara living her best life in Howell
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jeffrey Lindblom , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Daisy and her life in Howell are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Jeffrey Lindblom.
In Howell, a local man has taken pet ownership to a new level with his capybara, Daisy. The 140-pound animal has a custom room and a personal swimming pool. Her owner, Steve Spisz, describes her as a bit of a diva and compares caring for her to having a teenager.
Daisy has gained hundreds of thousands of social media followers. Spisz decided to bring a capybara home about four years ago, seeking something beyond the ordinary. He had previously owned dogs but wanted something different.
Further details about Daisy and her life in Howell are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Jeffrey Lindblom.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Howell, a local man has taken pet ownership to a new level with his capybara, Daisy. The 140-pound animal has a custom room and a personal swimming pool. Her owner, Steve Spisz, describes her as a…
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