Mattie - Staying With Owner

Name: Mattie
Sex: Female (not altered)
Breed: Shih Tzu
Age: 6-7 yrs (approximate)
Location: Dekalb, TX

Vet Info: Mattie was found as a stray and her medical history is unknown.

Owner Info:  I recently found this Shih Tzu dog wandering in and out of the highway in Idabel, OK.  She is totally (99% blind), maybe some vision in peripheral vision.  I have 7 other dogs, 4 are large working K-9 Search and Rescue dogs and I am afraid she will get trampled or hurt in our very active pack.  She doesn't know when to get out of the way. Mattie's vet history is unknown and she is not spayed.  Appears to be cataracts in both eyes.  Both eyes get matted daily and require cleaning.  She's an indoor dog with the run of the house.  She is not housebroken or at least not well.  She will come when called and is learning her name.  She loves to go outside to potty when asked.  She is not leash trained.  Mattie is outgoing and she is very good with all the other animals: pit, lab, 2 bloodhounds, daschund, bull terrier, chihuahua and two cats.  Currently she sleeps with my son and the male pit bull and does just fine.  Overall she seems pretty healthy.  I just want her to get a good safe home environment where she gets the best care and treatment.

Please note: Owners have said Mattie is a Shih Tzu but to us she looks more like a Maltese or Bichon.