A woman who lost her sight has described how her independence “slipped away” as she was left without a guide dog for almost three years.
Louise Jenkins, from Ceredigion, lost her sight 18 years ago and has depended on the help of guide dogs to get her out and about. When Louise’s dog Trinity was forced to retire due to a bad back Louise was stuck in a difficult position. For nearly three years the 57-year-old was without a guide dog.
Louise said: “I found life without a guide dog horrendous in every single way. I was stuck in the house every day after work. During that time my husband had to move into a nursing home. I had to use a long cane to get out and it was a struggle. Your independence slips away.
