Fifi, a Bichon Frisé was bred by Sue Gamblin, from Treflach, last October and sold on at eight weeks. When her new family discovered she was sick they asked Sue if she could take her back.

Despite the £700 operation to re-establish blood flow through her liver, Sue and her partner, Paul Roberts, knew they would do anything to save Fifi.

Paul sold his motorbike to raise funds and when the vet told them Fifi would need a blood transfusion, Sally, Sue's Labrador saved the day and was able to donate blood for her furry friend.

Vet Mark Overend, of Cain Veterinary Centre, Llansanffraid said: "This type of surgery is particularly challenging with a high mortality rate.
However, Fifi put up a brave fight during the post-operative period. The first three to five days after this procedure are critical, and it is thanks to the dedicated work of our vets and nurses who worked around the clock that she is here today."

Sue said: "Everyone knows about Fifi and keeps asking after her so I would like the opportunity to say that she is doing great, and to say a big thank you to the vets at Llansanffraid who went above and beyond."

Mark added: "When you fight hard to save an animal's life, there is no greater reward than seeing that animal pull through and make a full recovery - that's what makes a vet's job worthwhile!"