Blind dog rescued from trash pile gets its eyesight back and a new home (grab a towel)

[Omaha Steve]

There are some other good dog videos by clicking the screen when they are offered.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/blind-dog-rescued-trash-pile-gets-eyesight-back-141952873.html

By Eric Pfeiffer | The Sideshow – Mon, Mar 26, 2012

In this video, a very sick and abandoned dog is found lying in the middle of a trash heap somewhere in Los Angeles. Volunteers at the animal rescue operation Hope for Paws had heard about the dog and brought a video camera with them to document their efforts. The video might make you cry, but its ending will also undoubtedly leave you with a smile on your face.

Related: Donate to Hope for Paws: https://forgood.yahoo.com/donate/35/news

When they found the dog, she was blind in both eyes and reportedly had the worst case of fleas they had ever seen. Throughout the video, you get to watch the dog, which they named "Fiona," experience a miraculous recovery. After a nationwide fundraising and awareness effort, Fiona was able to receive an expensive surgery that restored vision to one of her eyes.

Fiona has since been adopted and her rescue video has become something of a hit on the Web. Here's another video chronicling her recovery. This video was taken before she was adopted and includes scenes of Fiona wearing an unbearably adorable Santa hat.

UPDATE: Hope for Paws just sent us a new video update on Fiona, showing her at play with some of new companions. If the above video made you cry, smile then cry again -- this one is guaranteed to simply put a smile on your face.

[warrior1]

1. I think I got something in my eye

sniff

[cindyperry2010]

2. glad this baby

found home and love

[Carla in Sequim]

3. I couldn't watch the first video

My husband and I have rescued 6 dogs in the last 32 years and I know first hand how cruel some people can be.

The second video was a pure joy to watch. Thanks for posting.

[Curmudgeoness]

4. OK, that was sad/happy.

I thought I would not cry, but when I saw that butt-end and the tail wagging, I lost it.



then

[Doremus]

5. Awww, love a happy ending. Pass the tissues please.

Bless her heart, and her rescuers too.

It's nice to hear there's some goodness left in the world.

[xchrom]

6. Awesome! Nt

[snappyturtle]

7. Wonderful to watch knowing the outcome was good!

Fiona just oozed gratefuness, didn't she? Thanks for posting.

[jsmirman]

8. K&R *

nm