Missy - Adopted

Name: Missy

Age: 10 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Shih Tzu

Location: Missouri

Vet Info: The vet verified her spay; he felt a spay scar. Missy is up to date on her shots. Her right eye has had significant corneal scarring. Her left eye is not as bad. Missy is in good health.  

Owner Info: Missy is a 14 pound, 10 year old shih tzu. Her owner got her from her local vet three years ago - Missy's original owner brought her in to be euthanized, and Missy's current owner adopted her. At the time, Missy had had chronic, untreated eye infections which caused diminished vision. Missy's current owner rescues horses, and has 43 rescue horses, 13 other rescue dogs (all small dogs but one), chickens, peacocks, a steer and cats. Missy gets along with all these animals and is good with adults. She is protective of her food if the other dogs come close but has never bitten or snapped. She is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house. She is housebroken but is not leash-trained. Her owner says she is up to date on her shots and has been spayed. She has not had a heartworm test. Missy is an active dog with no concerns other than her eyesight. Her current owner wants Missy to find a new home where someone will give her more time and attention. She says: "Missy gets very little attention here and I know she would thrive in a different environment. Our lifestyles are so involved with the horse rescue that Missy gets ignored way too much."

Update 9/15/13: Missy continues to do well. Her owner now has a family member who is ill, so Missy really needs a new home soon!