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It has only been a few months since their perfect match, but Angela and Seeing Eye Dog Yuki are inseparable, and Angela feels confident and happy again. It’s been a much-needed change in Angela’s life, and you made this possible.

Just six months after her husband’s passing, Angela, a former nurse and lawyer, began to notice difficulty with her vision when travelling in familiar areas, especially when driving at night. She knew she needed to seek help.

She discovered her eye condition, plaquenil retinopathy, was a side effect of Plaquenil, which she’d taken for an autoimmune condition. “I was told I would experience severe vision loss, and it wasn’t reversible,” Angela said.

As her vision decreased, maintaining her daily confidence became increasingly difficult. Angela decided to apply for a Seeing Eye Dog and is excited and thankful that Seeing Eye Dogs, and kind donors like you, helped her reclaim her independence.

Angela, standing in a pub, next to her Seeing Eye Dog, Yuki.
Angela and her Seeing Eye Dog Yuki.

Angela gratefully recalls the initial training and support she received, especially from her Seeing Eye Dogs instructor.
 

“The instructor reassured me, boosting my confidence to learn cues and interact with others wanting to pet Yuki. On our first day out, a business owner initially refused us entry, but the instructor told them Yuki was a Seeing Eye Dog. Thanks to her support, I’ve grown more confident.

“I only have to take Yuki to a new place once and she can take me there again. The other day it was quite wet, and I realised she was taking me on a different route, ensuring I didn’t walk in puddles.

“She's a love sponge and a great partner. They really paired us well,” Angela said.

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Thank you for helping to give Angela confidence and independence. Your continued support means positive change for many Australians who are blind or have low vision.