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Blind dog gets seeing-eye cat
Terfel was afraid to venture from his bed after losing his eyesight, but a stray cat was willing to lend him a helping paw.
Fri, Jan 04 2013 at 1:27 PM
Terfel and Pwditat. (Photo: Snapshot from video)
When 8-year-old Labrador mix Terfel started losing his eyesight, he was diagnosed with cataracts and began confining himself to his bed to avoid bumping into things.
But then his owner, Judy Godfrey-Brown, let a stray cat into their North Wales home and something amazing happened.
The cat, named Pwditat, approached Terfel and seemed to sense that he couldn’t see. Using her paws, she coaxed him out of his basket and led him out into the garden.
"Pwditat immediately seemed to know that Terfel is blind through some sort of sixth sense that animals have,” said Anne Cragg, a friend who looked after the animals when Godfrey-Brown was in the hospital.
“They’re fantastic friends. They really love each other. They are glued to each other and even sleep together now," she said.
Today, the unlikely pair is virtually inseparable and Pwditat serves as Terfel’s seeing-eye cat, guiding the blind dog around the house and through the garden — and proving that dogs and cats really can be friends.
Check out a video of Terfel and Pwditat below.
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Pwdditat is the Welsh spelling for Pudditat.
Tefel is a proper Welsh male name - pronounced Tervel.
Mair - (Welsh for Mary) is pronounced Mire
Adorable story. The cat's name, however. I do believe she is saying, "Puddy Tat." Instead of Pwditat. Like how Tweety says Puddy Tat. I also agree that if Terfel got his cataracts removed, it could improve his eyesight dramatically. I wish the two companions all the best. ^_^
She's from Wales - Welsh has a different orthography than that of English.
The cataracts can be removed and the dog given it's sight back. Some one should tell the current caregiver.
It cost's around $2,00.00 per eye.
That is touching. Just shows how superior animals are to us humans.
Beautiful.....I could relate my story of many years ago but I still miss both of those kitties terribly even though there was another generation of almost 20 years after. Misty Blu lost her sight (believe someone bumped her in the night) and Blu Rose was her constant companion. Bl. pt. Siamese and then came Sgt. Pepper tne Mistique.....long times.
This is how my house is cat loves the mess out of my anti social dog.......I love this story
I would of liked to have seen them walking together :(
Great story though..
Sweet story - Wanted to let the owner know that I've had 3 dogs with cataracts - easy surgery to remove them and returns complete sight back to your dog - immediately. If cost is an issue maybe check with your vet or open a Care Credit card - they'll give you interest free months to pay off the surgery.
Might be worth it so your dog can see again. What a cool cat!
Good Luck!
Would your vet consider establishing an account for people to make donations for cataract surgery? I'm sure that there are many people who would contribute. Best wishes...
Cat owner~ I just started a campaign for my rescued doggie who has cancer(s) at Indiegogo. www.indiegogo.com/projects/305542 It's a wonderful site to try to raise funds for the operations that your cat needs. Best wishes!
I only have cats, but if my vet offered an account for donations for cataracts for any animal I certainly would donate...
Thanks
This is another reason why I love animals more than people.
Me too Gianna .. me too!!!!
WHAT A GREAT STORY EVEN THOU HE HAD A OWNER WHO LOVED HIM HE HAD NO LIFE. NOW WITH HIS CAT FRIEND HE CAN OR BOTH CAN ENJOY A LONG LOVING LIFE MAY IT BE A LONG ONE
Aw so adorable
Please try and get at least one of the catarac's removed...it would give her a much need quality of life....
I'm pretty sure that's fairly expensive, it's not always something people can afford.
Yes, I would think cataract removal is possible for animals too.
Yes, I would think cataract removal is possible for animals too.
I sure love this story. Before my Kitty Kimber passed away in July 2012, he was best furiends with my little poodle, Blazer. Thanks for the post!
Best friends...love 'em.
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