Adopt a Shih Tzu / Lhasa Apso / Mixed

I NEED A SPECIAL ANGEL:  9-10 years old / 18 lbs.  Mostly Mutts adoption facility is open Mon-Sat. 11-4pm. Some of us are in foster homes so please call 770-272-6888 1st to find out if I’m available to meet during the week. Before coming to MM’s I lived an extremely neglectful life. I’m deaf due to the neglect, but I’m used to it & am comfortable with my loss of hearing. I had surgery to remove my left ear canal in March 2017 due to the damage, & it has been a difficult & ongoing healing process. I had a minor follow-up surgery in Nov. 2017 & still have a little drainage daily.  We think this will always be the case, so it just needs to be cleaned once a day with a warm cloth & mild soap.  From time to time I may need to wear a cone, & I’m fine with it. In my foster home & other homes, I’ve visited, I love to follow my people around, so I’m looking for a family with a stay at home member. I’m not a dog to be carried or a lap dog, (I’ll growl as it makes me very uncomfortable) but I love being close to you on the couch for naps or to hang out. I shouldn’t live in an apartment/condo home as I bark when I’m left or don’t know where you are in the home. I’ve been nice with all the different dogs & kitty cats I’ve met (there have been many) & I live with 2 dogs & 1 cat in my foster home. I’m a laid-back guy who likes to play just a little bit with other dogs which is cute, & my favorite thing is having my ears rubbed! I’m very good on a leash & enjoy going for short/casual walks or just out to potty & back, whichever you like. I’ve come a long way since being rescued, but due to the years of neglect I suffered, I’ll need my right ear checked & likely medicated monthly. I’m on 2 allergy meds, eat RC Hydrolyzed Protein food & since I’m a smaller dog, I don’t eat a lot, so it’s not expensive to feed me. At times I’ll need an over the counter eye drop, but it’s usually only once a week. I don’t like them, but my foster mom can tell you how to put them in. I had my teeth cleaned, & lots were pulled so my mouth is feeling great too. My potty manners are pretty good on a regular schedule, though not perfect, but I’m used to wearing a belly band in the home as needed. I’m not crated much in my foster home, but I do well in the kitchen while my people are away. I sleep in a dog bed next to my people’s bed at night in a closed in area. I have a temperamental side & tend to protest by growling & even snapping if I’m tired & it’s time to go outside or up to bed, or if you push me, or pull me by the collar, but just put a slip leash on me & I’ll comply. Teens & older please since I have that little grumpy side. I’m looking for a patient & loving family that won’t mind my quirks & will understand my challenging life, and will give me the best in my golden years.  Energy level: 3–4. I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped, neutered & my adoption fee is $100.00.