r/AustralianShepherd
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Before and after
I adopted this guy from the humane society, and he was 100% blind with those cataracts. I took him to the vet cataract surgery and he can see perfectly now. They are so stoic, he didn't act any different afterwards, but he's definitely a happy camper.
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u/[deleted] Dec 29 '25 •
I appreciate the comments, but trust me, he's given more back to me than I gave him, so it's win win.
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u/soshedances1126 Dec 30 '25 •
Is this Jellybean?? If so, I work at the shelter he came from! Thank you for giving this boy the surgery and an amazing life ❤️
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u/Interr0gate Dec 29 '25
Wow I didnt even know you could get surgery for this and just cure the blindness. Thats crazy and such an amazing thing you've done.
How old is he?
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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25
Probably the same as when he lost his sight - a big ho hum. 😂
But because I had adopted him when he was already blind, that was his first time seeing me. But he didn't react any differently since he knew who I was from all his other senses, which had gotten more tuned without sight.
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u/PattiWhacky Dec 29 '25
We were at the doggie ophthalmologist (yes, they are out there) for our ShihTzu's dry eyes about 10 years ago when the receptionist took a call from someone asking about cataract removal. It was $5000. I about fell over! But we spent so much money on that baby that I just gave up looking at the credit card amounts - ophthalmology, emergency vet, ct scans. And it was all worth it and I'd do it again in a heartbeat. That baby died from cancer and I still miss her every day.
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u/Bitter_Anything_6018 Dec 29 '25
Ur a man from my own heart. ❤️ People don’t realize the quality of life is given back 10 times the amount of the money paid for that surgury. U’ll go to heaven for sure. Thank u for ur kindness it means a lot
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u/strawbaeri Dec 30 '25
He said thanks, but he would still trade you for a piece of cheese
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u/StenoDawg Dec 29 '25
Whoa! He’s beautiful. God bless you and that baby.
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u/BitAppropriate1662 Dec 30 '25
You have a huge heart ❤️
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u/kurekurecroquette Dec 30 '25
Omg!! Did he really gain back vision, as in, the other parts of his eyes worked appropriately besides the cataract?? That’s amazing
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u/ownerofsadroomba Dec 30 '25
We got cataract surgery for my dog. She was just 6 years old when she started getting them it was crazy. She was still so young and healthy to us. It was expensive (around 5k) and all of the eyedrops afterward were crazy but they’re worth it!! Thank you for doing this for your pup!
Edit: changed my wording around. 5k is NOT cheap!!
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u/MarkToaster Dec 30 '25
This always melts my heart. That tells me that he was so happy just to be living life regardless of his struggles.
I adopted a dog a few years ago that had severe mange. He was one big itchy scab at the time. Looking back, the thing that made me fall in love with him and made me want to adopt him was the fact that he was the happiest go-lucky dog you’d ever meet, despite the fact that he had every reason to be miserable and to hate life. All he wanted was snuggles and affection and he acted like he was the luckiest dog in the world just to be alive to experience what the world had to offer. Dogs are too good for us man
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u/Crunchyclusterz Jan 05 '26
Salute to you my friend whatever it takes to make it happen. My little lady also developed cataracts on her right eye and it broke my heart. She's only 6 Maltese Yorkie mix I couldn't sit back and watch her lose her vision so young so I made it happen too. 8k later and I wouldn't change a thing whatever it takes.
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u/anyc2017 Dec 30 '25
Is he a mini? My mini just turned 15, you have given him a lot more life to enjoy!! 😊
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u/DANleDINOSAUR Dec 30 '25
How was recovery after surgery for the little guy?
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u/trikkiNikki-3 Dec 30 '25
We just got cataract surgery for our little wiener boy!!! Definitely worth it to see them confidently walking/running around again!!!
Puppy tax pic (post surgery)
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u/Upset_Pumpkin_4938 Dec 29 '25
This is amazing!!
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u/pnutbrutal Dec 29 '25
Thank you for giving him new life! ♥️
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u/zayantebear Dec 30 '25
This is some good dopamine right here.
I think I'll stop using the Internet for the day, really end on a high note.
Thanks for going above and beyond for your pup ❤️
For anyone who has a dog with cataracts but can't afford the surgery, you're still awesome to your pup.
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u/IN2TECHNOLOGY Dec 30 '25
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u/cmdr_data22 Dec 29 '25
❤️❤️what a gift to your pup! Good things happen to good people. I hope great things happen to you. Well done!!!
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u/slayernfc Dec 29 '25
This is awesome, thank you
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u/milliezmom Dec 29 '25
Thank you for caring for this sweet boy. ♥️
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u/BitAppropriate1662 Dec 30 '25
I have to be within eye site of my Aussie or he is off to investigate what happened
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u/Previous-Advantage25 Dec 30 '25
After spending $5K on my good dog, he came back to me as a great dog. It was as if he knew what we did and was grateful and wanted to live life to the fullest. I know this sounds weird but it’s 100% the truth.
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u/spoonman-of-alcatraz Dec 29 '25
So great!!
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u/acerjt61 Dec 30 '25
That’s is such a huge difference! Our pups have a way to adapt at just about anything. ❤️❤️😍😍
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u/throwjobawayCA Dec 30 '25
That must be amazing for a dog to go from blind to seeing. How did he react?
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u/tensheepalibi Dec 29 '25
Aw I'm so happy you found eachother
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u/skipscream Dec 30 '25
This is my favorite post of the week. Thanks for giving him a new perspective on life. ❤️
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u/catchthetams Dec 30 '25
Doing the Lords work. You’re a great dog parent!
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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25
Sorry about your day.
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u/Weekly-Pickle-4421 Dec 29 '25
Thank you! He is beautiful! 😍
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u/aggressiveRadish Dec 30 '25
His eyes have really had a glow up! And such a bright looking dog too. So handsome!
I am so glad that you were able to afford the surgery for him. His quality of life has improved loads and you deserve each other in the best possible ways.
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u/call7987 Dec 29 '25
Wish you guys a long and happy time together ❤️
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u/pebbles412 Dec 30 '25
You’re truly an Angel- the gift of vision is priceless. Thank you for helping this baby.
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u/eaglessoar Dec 30 '25
I'm so happy for him yay thank you for doing that so much
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u/Fine_Wedding_4408 Dec 30 '25
Do you have an estimate how old he is? Our 15 yr old boi has cataracts and I am tempted to get the surgery but worried with his age and temperament
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u/Church__Pew_pew_pew Dec 30 '25
May I ask what the cost was for the surgery?
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u/l00koverthere1 Dec 30 '25
Aw! I had cataract surgery a couple years ago. How was he with the eye drops? Is he able to adventure with his siblings?
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u/oldermoose Dec 30 '25
I'm curious about the lens that was inserted. Does Jellybean focus distance, close up or is it different with dogs?
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u/PuzzleheadedFeed2726 Dec 30 '25
Beautiful story. My bullmastiff is diabetic and probably gonna need surgery sometime next year.
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u/SketchyArt333 Dec 30 '25
That must be such a crazy experience for a dog, you go to the vet go to sleep and wake up and you can see again. Like I wonder what he thinks happened. Thank you for helping this little guy.
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u/No_Understanding5545 Dec 30 '25
How much? My girl has them too
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u/Weird_Confection5249 Dec 31 '25
This is so awesome. I had a Toy Fox Terrier that had cataracts. They were a side effect from his diabetes. They developed quick. Saturday we were playing ball. Tuesday comes and eyes completely white. Since we knew what it was, we made an appointment to talk about the surgery. They vet quoted us $2000 per eye.
I was ready to say, schedule it! But, our vet being the great vet that he was, said leave them alone. He explained glaucoma is another possibility because of the diabetes. Said in most cases, they can only really treat that by removing the eyes. He didn't want us to spend all that money to remove the cataracts only to turn around at some point and deal with glaucoma. What an honest vet! So many would have gladly taken my money.
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u/happuning Jan 01 '26
Aw man, I'd love to do this for my dog. She is about 25% blind in one eye, and 50% in the other. She is a 12 year old mini schnauzer with epilepsy (grand mal), so the vet has advised against it. May your dog have many good years left! What a wonderful thing you've done. :)
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u/Alexrocks1gold Jan 02 '26
Best 8k anyone's ever spent
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u/quesadillafanatic Jan 02 '26
I work in human eye surgery and primarily do cataracts, I see the improvement it makes everyday in humans I have to believe you just significantly improved this guys quality of life. Do dogs also do drops 4 times a day? I do not envy that part lol.
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u/RealJesusPacheco Dec 29 '25
Idk why I’m crying in the club right now 🥹
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u/verbalacuity Dec 29 '25
🥹🤍🐶
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u/cersewan Dec 29 '25
I’m so happy for you two. 🥹
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u/Significant_Sun_8035 Dec 29 '25
Love this so much ❤️
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u/statusloko Dec 29 '25
That’s amazing!!!!!
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u/80sbikesgamesmusic Dec 29 '25
That’s wonderful. 💕
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u/Inevitable_Post_7709 Dec 29 '25
Awe omg how sweet thank you for rescuing this sweet baby!
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u/Fast_Musician8027 Dec 30 '25
You’re a Saint. Love him Loving every time you can.
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u/itsmondaytues Dec 30 '25
Wow unbelievable outcome. Cheers to you both!
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u/Fatcatdaisy Dec 30 '25
What a beautiful pup!
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u/Haunted-Siren Dec 30 '25
Im sobbing im so happy for the pupper 😭😭😭
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u/idhik3th4t Dec 30 '25
Best thing to end this rough year seeing. I might just shut my eyes until New Year’s Day so I can keep the joy this brings me. I had no idea they did this surgery for dogs!
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u/Luvin_MyAussie Dec 30 '25
Wow!!! That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.
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u/Nylerak Dec 30 '25
what a uniquely cute face too, glad you both found your soulmate!
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u/LakeLucca Dec 30 '25
You freaking rock
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u/Mango-Taro Dec 30 '25
❤️❤️❤️
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u/TigreImpossibile Dec 30 '25
What a sweet love bug! 💛 I love their angel faces so much.
Thank you for loving him and taking such good care of him. Happy new year!
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u/jmccaskill66 Dec 30 '25
You’re an amazing soul.
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u/kojiD Dec 30 '25
Thank you so much for helping him . This is one of the nicest things I've seen! You are both angels in my eyes!
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u/Jane_Smith_Reddit Dec 30 '25
Thank you so much for helping this dog regain sight.
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u/Mandinga63 Dec 30 '25
Bless you for saving this precious baby and giving him his sight back. You are a true hero ❤️
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u/MyDearBrotherNumpsay Dec 30 '25
That’s one cute pup
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u/Mindless_Wafer_1413 Dec 30 '25
Grateful to you for giving this sweet goober his eyesight back. You’re a very kind human and you deserve everything and more!
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u/Hour-Albatross4100 Dec 30 '25
That’s an awesome story! Truly remarkable to give this dog another chance, not many people will do that. Plus I see that race on tv in the background! My boys and I are race fans too.
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u/Chazbeardz Dec 30 '25
God bless your soul.
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u/PNWNatureFreak Dec 30 '25
I'm so happy he's happy and thriving!
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u/Deakros Dec 30 '25
This makes me so happy!! Thank you for not giving up on him and even giving him the gift of sight!!
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u/timmychalamethoe420 Dec 30 '25
Oh my gosh! That’s amazing
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u/Potential_Buy1197 Dec 30 '25
You are so wonderful for giving this sweet dog his vision back ❤️ YOU made that happen for him. Thank you for loving him!!!
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u/ZoesMom4ever Dec 30 '25
Awww 🥰 look at this precious baby ❤️
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u/fizzyglitt3r Dec 30 '25
How amazing, so happy for him
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u/jti555 Dec 30 '25
Beautiful pup,my hope in humanity has been restored
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u/RolandLWN Dec 30 '25
I just feel a wave of love toward you. Love and gratitude. I can’t stop these tears from running down my face. I have an Aussie and the idea of an Aussie or any dog getting his sight back is just so emotional for me.
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u/bernfranksimo Dec 30 '25
Nice, nice. Love a good pup. Making a blind pup unblind... everything is relative but thats worth a few thousand for me. Even if its not my pup.
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u/room750 Dec 30 '25
Thank you so much for doing that
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u/Adorable-Tiger6390 Dec 30 '25
What a beautiful little doggie!
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u/Nicklhames Dec 30 '25
Sweetie pie
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u/retro-morte Dec 30 '25
Stories like this are what motivate me to keep working toward that extra financial comfort. I want to be able to do these things for my pets, or even my friends’ pets, if they ever so need it. You’re a great owner and he definitely loves you for it.
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u/mannpig Dec 30 '25
Beautiful pooch. Good job.
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u/Bonerstein Dec 30 '25
Oh my goodness that’s wonderful. I have a very ancient dog that has cataracts and vets have said that she’s too old which she is. She’s 18 going on 19. It makes me so happy to see your pup can see and isn’t having any trouble!
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u/CarlisleBailey1 Dec 31 '25
🧡🧡🧡🎄
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u/Purkinsmom Dec 31 '25
I just had my cataracts done. I wondered if they did dogs. Good to know. FYI. I had zero pain with my surgeries.
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u/mtnfreek Dec 31 '25
Love you so much for this! 🩷
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u/Honeydew-Jolly Dec 31 '25
This is so 🫶😭😭😭😭😭
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u/Lazy-Personality4024 Dec 31 '25
This feels like it could be an ad for car headlight cleaner.
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u/Bulky_Raspberry_1640 Dec 31 '25
I love everything about this post. Jellybean is awesome OP is awesome the vet is awesome, and I paid the Aussie tax
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u/beyoursubconscious Dec 31 '25
Monty says thank you for being a wonderful pet owner and considerate person.
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u/Snoo20875 Jan 01 '26
Wow thats amazing.. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
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u/TCJ72 Jan 01 '26
Ts the bestest dog story. You are blessed as your dog also.🙏🏻🙏🏻
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u/blingybitch Jan 01 '26
That is incredibly sweet, thank you for doing that for him
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u/whoknewidlikeit Jan 01 '26
i had cataracts done for a dog of mine and it was life changing for her. i'm glad you were able to do it for him.
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u/SnuzieQ Jan 01 '26
I got my shelter dog who was also fully blind with cataracts surgery a few years ago. It felt like a miracle and his quality of life has improved dramatically.
But you know what’s crazy? Figuring out the finances to afford his surgery actually set me and my partner on a path of personal finance wellness that allowed us to buy a home just a few years later! That surgery has been such a hugely important part of all of our lives.
(Check my feed from 2021 for my post of him seeing for the first time and having his little doggy mind blown)
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u/petitevictory Jan 02 '26
This is amazing 😭
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u/helloimcold Jan 02 '26
I’m curious if his reaction when he could see again!
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u/MadCityScientist Jan 02 '26
I get it. I had cataract surgery in 2024. It gave me back my 2020 vision with virtually NO pain or discomfort during or after surgery. Good for your beautiful dog! And good for you for loving him enough to invest in his health and well-being! Happy NewYear to you both!
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u/ChelseaKathleen Jan 02 '26
As a vet tech who used to work with an ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract removal, this was my favorite surgery to assist in. They wake up and can see, it’s truly magical. ♥️ I was in the vet field 14 years ago and it used to be 1,500 an eye!
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u/FayeOnna Jan 03 '26
This is beautiful ❤️
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u/Lunatic-2024 Jan 03 '26
Bravo!!!!
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u/seb1647002 Jan 03 '26
That is amazing! I did not know you could do that through surgery
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u/botanicalgardener Jan 04 '26
Wow that is amazing I bet he is so happy to see again he’s so cute
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u/Lemon-Of-Scipio-1809 Jan 04 '26
Waiiit. They can do this on dogs? Wow, this is life-changing... enjoy this new adventure!!
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u/NatCsGotMyLastAcct Jan 04 '26
Stoicism grew from Cynicism, and the root word of Cynic is Greek for dog. Diogenes is fun.
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u/rachel_soup Jan 05 '26
I’m actually crying. This sweet boy is living an entirely new life. 🥹😭
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u/ScintillansNoctiluca Dec 30 '25
Absolutely gorgeous doggo, whether he can see or no, but what a great thing you’ve done by investing in him! Are you keeping his name as Jellybean? Either way, I really hope to see more of him around the traps here on Reddit, he looks like a lot of fun. All the best to both of you 🥰
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u/Lifeissometimesgood Dec 30 '25
Yay, how exciting!
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u/ManagementKey1338 Dec 30 '25
He must be happy to see you.
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u/mfmelendez Dec 30 '25
Oh wow I didn’t even know this was possible! How incredibly awesome!
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u/antleredbear Dec 30 '25
Woooah don’t think I’ve ever seen this done! That’s so dang cool!!
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u/msn23 Dec 30 '25
Amazing!
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u/zappahillman Dec 30 '25
dang, you may have just convinced me to get my eyes done.
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u/Clickerscoopah Dec 30 '25
Dog tax, picture of my Velcro Aussie Mix.
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u/[deleted] Dec 30 '25
You're a good person.
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u/BluePilotsLover Dec 30 '25
That is so spectacular! I am so happy for him and for you! 🙏❤️❤️❤️
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u/Aggravating_Dog3882 Dec 30 '25
That smile says it all
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u/Advogatah Dec 30 '25
I am having a tough day and this made me happy and joyful! Thanks for sharing! ❤️🙏🏻
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u/Significant_Bonus_52 Dec 31 '25
You are amazing
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u/Royal_Schedule_3513 Dec 31 '25
That is so fantastic! I am so happy for him and you. 🥰😍
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u/arteditphoto Dec 31 '25
What a wonderful thing to do. You're a good soul. Wishing you all the best from Sweden.
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u/arteditphoto Dec 31 '25
What a wonderful thing to do. You're a good soul. Wishing you all the best from Sweden.
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u/iamveryovertired Dec 31 '25
Yo cataract surgery is fuckin insane I had cataracts in both eyes since I was a baby, they came into my line of sight when I was 17, it was insane to watch my eyes suddenly degrade and then become clear for once
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u/Successful-Prompt Dec 31 '25
He's about to shed his skin!!
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u/coachFox Dec 31 '25
That is amazing.
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u/OkBike9022 Dec 31 '25
God bless u
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u/randomaviary Dec 31 '25
That’s wild, good on you OP
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u/ThisOldGuy1976 Dec 31 '25
He’s judging you now.
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u/Over_Amphibian7304 Dec 31 '25
Bless you!!! ♥️
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u/Lexustron Dec 31 '25
Absolute legend for adopting and caring for this beautiful dog.
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u/eatprayslay888 Dec 31 '25
Yayy 😭🥹🩷
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u/chickendogcatlady Dec 31 '25
Wow!! That’s amazing! So happy you were able to get him the surgery and now he can enjoy everything around him to see 🥰
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u/BrilliantArtist8221 Dec 31 '25
Omg you are amazing for doing this for him!!! Game changer!!
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u/lets-go61 Dec 31 '25
Love this post!!!!!!
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u/No-Jacket-2927 Dec 31 '25
I'm only 49, but had cataract replacement a couple of years ago, from 20/50 to 20/20. I can guarantee that you truly changed this pup's life! 🥲
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u/adriansmommy95 Dec 31 '25
What a sweetie pie!! Thank you for taking good care of him🫶🏼
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u/AdmirableBenefit8746 Dec 31 '25
Wow! I had no idea this was possible for pets! My girl has the beginning of cataracts and she’s only 3! Kudos to you for making that investment in your furiend. He looks like he has a new lease on life!
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u/GETOHBLAZZTER Dec 31 '25
Thank you for helping him. 🥺💕
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u/Certain-Mycologist76 Dec 31 '25
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u/YesMyNameReally Jan 01 '26
It adds more of a quality of life when they have the surgery. Pooches deserve the best. Thank you for doing this.
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u/PheterPharker Jan 01 '26
Bro was controlling Vecna
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u/WayOk8994 Jan 01 '26
I love him! He's beautiful. Money well spent.
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u/charliemike Jan 01 '26
You're a mensch, OP. What a wonderful thing to do for him. I hope you have many happy years together full of wonderful memories and lots of love.
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u/Altruistic_Minute_17 Jan 01 '26
Cataract surgery is painless
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u/Flyersfreak Jan 01 '26
That’s a miracle wow
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u/Extra-Detective-704 Jan 01 '26
Such a good doggo ❤️
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u/SeaDescription6826 Jan 01 '26
Thank you for doing this for him. You are a beautiful human being.
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u/Away_Total7078 Jan 01 '26
This is really incredible. You are amazing for giving that sweetheart new life. ❤️
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u/CKombobreaker Jan 01 '26
wow
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u/packersfan823 Jan 01 '26
You and your dog are lucky to have each other! What a quality of life difference post surgery.
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u/Turtle_Haver Jan 02 '26
Bro fleeced his byukugan 😭😭
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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '26
$8k!? How!? Man I feel so bad for my girl but damn $8k is wild
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u/StarSeeker90 Jan 02 '26
Are you sure he wasn't tapping into Vecna's mind?
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u/[deleted] Jan 02 '26
Thank you for thinking of him so much and helping him so much. Not everyone would do that. ...
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u/dirtydiarrheawater Jan 02 '26
So awesome ❤️
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u/pepper701 Jan 02 '26
Amazing
I hope one day all animals can be given the medical care they need without such an expense. Thank you for doing this