JANUARY 2024
We first came to know Alfie in March 2021. His full story can be read below.
Shortly before Christmas (2023), Alfie’s owner contacted us to say that Alfie appeared to have suddenly lost his vision. An urgent appointment was made with his specialist and it was confirmed that the cataract in his ‘good’ eye had progressed significantly since the check up during the summer. Only one of Alfie’s eyes is suitable for surgery and this was recommended as a matter of urgency. The prognosis for a successful outcome was good and arrangements were made.
Alfie’s surgery has gone ahead today and he is now recovering and doing well. It is anticipated that a full recovery will be made, a further update will be posted later in the month.
Alfie’s family are very grateful for the support the charity can offer, especially as he experienced the sadness of losing his brother Jack last summer.
MARCH 2021
Alfie is around 8 years old. Not a lot is known about his life except that he most likely lived until recently in a puppy farm. All signs point to his life being one of deprivation and having never lived in a home.
His eyes are affected by cataracts: one is blind, the other partially sighted. It is not yet known if surgery is possible. The good news for Alfie is that he will be seeing an ophthalmologist at the end of the month. If he is a suitable candidate for cataract surgery, a Schnauzerfest Grant will make it possible for this to go ahead. This is what your support for our charity means.
For now, Alfie is learning all about living in a home, with his first ever family and loving every day of his new life.
27 March
Alfie had his first ophthalmology appointment yesterday and the news was mixed. As expected, he has cataracts. The good news is that one is not greatly affecting his vision, it doesn’t require surgery at the moment, and it may never develop to the point where it does. The not so good news is that the other one is hypermature and will be harder to treat surgically than if it had been treated much sooner. Of course, whoever had Alfie before he was rescued, neglected his health, including his eye care. He also has ‘dry eye’ a condition that is treatable, not curable, and which leads to a range of complications when left untreated. Alfie has started treatment now.
There are one or two other things with Alfie’s general health which require further investigations before a decision can be made as to whether surgery for the cataract will go ahead. What we can say today, for certain, is that Alfie’s new family adore him and together we will ensure that he has everything he needs for the best and healthiest future possible.
JULY 2021
At Alfie’s recent appointment with the eye specialist it was decided that for now no surgery will go ahead. He is managing very well, and the ophthalmologist is happier monitoring his eyes in 12 months. Schnauzerfest will be there for Alfie and his family to assist with the costs of his treatment, whenever it is decided that it is best to do so.
AUGUST 2021
We're delighted to report that Alfie is now a happy boy having lived a life of deprivation until being rescued and adopted. Angela recently got in touch to let us know how he's doing,
Alfie has been with us for 6 months now and we would be lost without him. His confidence is growing...he is now a snuggle bunny. He looks for attention and loves a good ear scratch. Back in February if we tried to pick him up he'd flatten himself like a pancake to the floor to make it hard for us to get our hands underneath him.
Alfie's brother Jack has been instrumental in helping him to get used to his lovely new life. Angela again,
We have noticed that occasionally he will go out into the garden without Jack. It may sound a simple thing but it's a big step for Alfie.
We know everyone will love knowing how Alfie's life has changed. This is why your support for our charity is so very much appreciated and important. We can be there for dogs like Alfie.
