Life –changing appeal for Noah the blind Lab

 Staff at Margaret Green Animal Rescue (MGAR) are campaigning for a stray Labrador who has a rare degenerative eye condition to have a life-changing operation to restore his sight.

 The Labrador, named “Noah” by staff, was brought to MGAR’s Lincoln Farm site by the local dog warden. Despite being only around three years old, it quickly became clear that Noah’s sight is extremely limited.

 “He kept bumping in to objects and was unsure of us. He appears to listen to our voices to identify individuals rather than looking at them” Says Claire Ross, manager of Lincoln Farm, near Bere Regis. Noah’s limited sight was confirmed by the local vet: Noah would have been born with these “Nuclear” cataracts and the condition will eventually leave him totally blind.

  “Despite his very limited sight, he is very loving and affectionate and we want to give him the chance to lead a normal life”, says Claire.

 Staff took Noah to Devon to see veterinary surgeon Chris Warren, of Westmoor Veterinary Centre, Tavistock. A specialist in Ophthalmology, Chris feels that an operation to remove Noah’s cataracts would make a huge difference to his quality of life.

 ‘ By removing these cataracts, we should be able to improve Noah’s view on life and help him become a happier dog.  Anxiety caused by poor/limited vision will reduce by removing the cataracts; it should also improve his sight by 60/70%.  He will have a more relaxed attitude and fewer surprises for him”.

 It is anticipated that an operation to give Noah his sight will cost up to £1,300.

 “Any donation, however big or small, will make a difference to our appeal to help Noah live the life he deserves. Please help us give this loving little boy a chance at a normal life”.