Watch This Heartwarming Video to See the First Time a Blind Dog Sees His Loving Family Following Life-Changing Surgery

When the May family adopted a young Irish terrier from a shelter, little did they know what path they would take. They named the dog Duffy and quickly grew fond of him. Duffy was a very well behaved dog and the family loved him. Playful and funny, he became almost like a sibling to Benjamin and the other children in the May household.

Growing up with him, he gave them many hours of love and entertainment. In return, they gave him the best possible life. Unfortunately, that didn’t mean life would always be fair or easy for Duffy. From the very beginning, when he was a very young dog, he showed signs of health problems.

They often had to take him to the vet to be treated for various problems. He appeared to have early stage liver disease , for which the vet prescribed medication. The family took care of him and although it was sometimes difficult for him, he never gave up. Instead, Duffy lived his life to the fullest.

For years he had adventures with his family and his best friend Benjamin. They played, travelled, went for walks and did just about anything a happy four-legged friend would want to do with their best friend. It really was a great life. But then, when Duffy was about eight years old, his family began to see worrying signs. Duffy slowed down.

The dog suddenly had urinary accidents in the house, although he was actually completely housebroken. He seemed uncomfortable peeing around the house and it was clear he couldn’t help it. The family also saw that he was drinking more water than usual and just didn’t seem to be himself. He ate more than usual and still seemed to be losing weight.

His family became concerned and took him to the vet. The vet had some really scary theories as to what might be going on with the lovable Duffy. One of them was canine diabetes. This means that a dog does not have enough insulin in the body. As a result, the body does not digest food properly.

Even if the dog is eating as usual, the healthy sugars in the food cannot be broken down and used as fuel for the body. This means that the dog’s body uses all of its energy just to keep going. It cannot always fulfill all functions, such as healing wounds. Knowing that their dog could have this disease was no fun for the May family. But they had to get him tested. The results showed what they had feared. Duffy had diabetes.

The family quickly took action, under the guidance of their veterinarian, and began giving Duffy medication to treat the disease. He would probably be on insulin twice a day for the rest of his life . And often this treatment had to be combined with other medications to keep Duffy healthy. But diabetes is a treacherous disease that is difficult to predict.

Complications from his illness and medication began to have a strange effect on Duffy. Suddenly the family noticed that he no longer recognized them, even when they were right in front of him. They had to speak for him to acknowledge their presence. Duffy was knocking over things and seemed clumsier than ever.

The house he’s been living in since he was rescued from the shelter suddenly seemed like a new place. A place he didn’t know and couldn’t find his way around. Another visit to the vet was announced. And then another ugly diagnosis followed. Duffy would go blind. That was a shock for the family. Duffy was eight years old.

While that’s a proud age for some breeds, Irish Terriers can live as long as 12 to 15 years. Would he have to spend the rest of his life in darkness ? It was heartbreaking to watch. This lucky dog, her best friend, lost his sight. And with that he lost a bit of his enthusiasm. It must have been an awful and incredibly scary day for the dog when everything went completely dark.

It ‘s different when dogs have been blind all their lives. These animals have learned adapt quickly. But dogs that once could see have a harder time of it. First, the family had to get his diabetes under control. This could really be life threatening and that had to be a priority.

When they finally did, the vet gave them some hopeful news. A certain operation could give Duffy his sight back. But it would be very expensive. The cost of the operation would be around five thousand dollars. A huge amount for most of us. There were even people who told them they were crazy for wanting to pay so much for a dog.

But as the May family have said, to them, Duffy wasn’t just a dog, he was part of the family. How could they watch Duffy struggle when they knew there was something they could do to help him . The family saved some money, sold some things, and did whatever they could to raise money for the surgery.

It was finally time for the puppy to get his eyesight back. The operation was routine and would not be particularly dangerous for most dogs. But for Duffy, it could be very different. His diabetes could cause many complications . Liver disease could also cause problems while he was under anesthesia . The family was worried. They knew they had to give him a chance.

And the amazing team that helped him would give the family confidence in their decision. But how would the result look like? Benjamin’s parents were incredibly nervous when they took Duffy to the vet that day. They kept their phones close by to make sure they didn’t miss any calls from the doctor.

Would Duffy survive the surgery? When the call finally came, they weren’t sure if they were ready to take it. But they had to do it. And they were so glad they did. The vet explained that Duffy was doing incredibly well and was even able to go home. His family could pick him up. At the vet, the family was led into a room where they waited for their boy to come out.

And one of them decided to record the meeting for Benjamin, who couldn’t be there . They were so glad they did. And so are we. The video begins as Duffy walks in with a funnel on his head. At first he seems a bit nervous . But the moment he notices his family, everything changes. The dog was n’t able to see his family for months, but he now had his sight back. He could see again and he loved the faces he saw in front of him.

He quickly ran from one family member to another, making small, happy squeaks as he went. His whole body was shaking from wagging his tail so violently. It seemed like he couldn’t wait to see each and every one of them. He was so happy. The family then sent the video to Benjamin and then posted it on social media. After that it was shared millions of times. It was a moving moment that was captured forever.

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