Be Emma's Buddy

11/03/2008- Emma is two years old and we were told by the previous owners , she went blind recently from Sudden Retinal Detachment.  But her vet papers say she has corneal infiltrates. We have noticed that she is more very short sighted than blind.  She does not run into things, but comes very close and then acts surprised its there.

Blind Dogs are not any trouble. They go buy their ears and their nose. Have to be kept on leash in unfenced areas.  They called her an Imperial Shih Tzu so she is very small, about 5 pounds soaking wet.

Blind dogs
 

I cannot see you Mommy, when you cuddle me so near.
And yet I know you love me, it's in the words I hear.
I cannot see you Daddy, when you hold me by your side
But still I know you love me when you tell me so with pride.
I cannot see to run and play out in the sun so bright
For here inside my tiny head it's always dark as night.
I cannot see the treats you give when I am extra good
But I can wag my tail in Thanks just like a good dog should.
"She cannot see. The dogs no good" is what some folks might say
"She can't be trained, she'll never learn She must be put away."
But not you, Mom and Daddy You know that it's alright
Because I love you just as much as any dog with sight.
You took me in, you gave me love and we will never part
Because I'm blind with just my eyes, I see you in my heart.
---Sherrill Wardrip (Blind Dogs List member)--