A DOG, whose blindness was cured thanks to the generosity of readers of The Northern Echo, is enjoying a new life.

Four-year-old whippet-cross Meg developed eye problems when it was two years old.

Owners gave it to the National Animal Sanctuary Support League (Nassl), in Darlington, when its sight deteriorated so much that they could not cope.

But when Meg's plight was featured in The Northern Echo, hundreds of readers pledged cash to pay for the £800 cataract surgery.

Now, nearly two months on from the operation, Meg is adapting to a new life.

Pauline Wilson, of Nassl, said: "It is amazing to see the difference in Meg.

"Sometimes she is a little bit cautious, but she is getting more confident every day.

"She looks about her and reacts so much more to what is going on.

"Because she had a long life ahead of her we decided it was worth her having the operation and it really has made a difference."

Meg's operation, called a lendectomy, was developed by vets in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, and took place in Ripon.

Meg is living with foster owners who are helping it cope with its new life, but Nassl hopes to settle the dog in a permanent home soon.