About Mia aka Mimi

Alas...it is time to find our sweet Mia her forever home. She's an extra special little gal, we know the perfect home is out there waiting for her!! She is a 5 year old blind shih tzu, about 16lbs. We have no idea what her background is, but based on her medical condition and behavior when she arrived we can only assume it was far from pleasant. Her eyes were matted shut, the hair and gunk was removed revealing eyes damaged beyond repair. She spent a week at the vet, trying everything we could to save the eyes. One was beyond salvageable and needed to be removed, the other she was able to keep, but the damage was done--she has no vision left in that eye. Lack of vision left our little girl fearful of new voices and noises. She will occasionally have what we can only assume are panic attacks if she feels threatened. Example: A small bookshelf fell over, causing the foster puppies in the home to all start screaming :)--because Mia couldn't see what had happened--and heard the puppies sound like the roof was caving in, she ran into the bathroom corner, shaking and barking. ��%BD��%81 She loves to be held, so when she heard her foster Mom's voice, and she picked her up, she calmed down immediately. Mia LOOOOOOVES other dogs!!!!! One or more social friendly, non-high strung dog in the home is a must. She follows their cues. She would do well with a gentle canine pack leader. She really wants to play with the dogs in her foster home, but they are not interested. She also LOVES toys!!!! If her foster family has had experience with fearful dogs, or puppy mill dogs--Mia will be a piece of cake. She ADORES her foster Mom and a few people who are regular visitors. This will not be instant gratification--she will take a week to get comfortable, but once she trusts a human, she is affectionate, playful, eagerly welcomes tummy rubs, and loves them with all she has. If you believe Mia would be a nice addition to your canine pack-please contact us. She is currently being fostered in Phoenix. We will not ship her, so please don't ask. We would entertain an out of state adoption, but driving to Arizona would be necessary, she would not do well on a plane. (oh...Mia LOVES car rides too!!!)

Maricopa County
phoenix, Arizona