Gigi - Female Shih Tzu
Gigi is a sweet 8 year old, 10 lb. female Shih Tzu. This precious black and white girl was surrendered to a kill shelter with serious eye injuries, and has lost vision in both eyes. Gigi is in an experienced foster home, where she is adjusting very well to her blindness. Her foster mom says: "Gigi likes to go outside and just walk around. If she feels insecure she will bark, and when she hears her my voice she stops barking and goes back to exploring. We are working on her coming to me when she hears me, but she is very independent and really doesn't want to come inside! I've been trying to boost her sense of smell also - sometimes I don't say anything when she barks, I walk over to her and put my leg or hand near her. She has learned to navigate pretty well inside also." Gigi likes to sleep a lot. She eats well and has had absolutely no accidents in the house, which is pretty amazing. She does not yet seek out human interaction, she is just as happy on a rug, or in a dog bed as she is in a lap. Rides well in a car and has no fear or aggression problems. This sweet little Tzu girl is adjusting well to her recent loss of vision, and needs a home with the experience or commitment to help her learn to function as a blind baby. Once she is accustomed to being sightless, she will be just fine. Gigi is fostering in South Carolina.
