Laura says Autumn is her 'guardian angel with a wagging tail' and has helped her regain her independence including on her daily travels by bus
A Blantyre woman has told of the impact of her “amazing” guide dog in helping her to regain her independence after losing her sight.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Laura told how she was born with a progressive genetic condition which caused her to lose all her central vision in the past decade, and said: “When I lost my sight I was absolutely devastated and suffered from anxiety and depression.”
Laura said: “Autumn is phenomenal, the best guide dog there’s ever been. She’s got the most amazing personality and the best work ethic – she’s basically my eyes and I put 100 per cent trust in her. Laura said: “We use the bus to go everywhere – Autumn will get me to the bus stop safely in the morning when I’m leaving for work; she’s really clever and can indicate when it’s approaching by standing up, having a shake and wagging her tail.
Blantyre Hamilton Hamilton News Lanarkshire News Lanarkshire Travel
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man caught with thousands of pounds of cocaine in Blantyre drugs crackdownSentence has been deferred until May
Read more »
Rock choir's powerhouse performance in Blantyre will raise money for charityThey will perform a variety of pop ballads and rock anthems and all for a good cause
Read more »
Cops hunt knifeman who fled police crash site near Blantyre AsdaLocals said 'around 20 to 25 police vehicles' descended onto the scene and residents were 'asked to stay indoors'
Read more »
Man arrested and charged after 'major police incident' near Asda in BlantyreA 34-year-old woman was previously arrested and charged in connection and is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Saturday.
Read more »
Man charged following 'incident' on Blantyre streetA MAN is due to appear in court following an 'incident' on a busy street in Blantyre.
Read more »
Luxury High Blantyre hotel reveals details of £15m expansionThe owners of a luxury High Blantyre hotel have revealed more details of their £15m expansion, including the name of its new destination restaurant - Trocadero’s - which will be overseen by Michelin star chef Michel Roux Jr. Crossbasket Castle's Steve and Alison Timoney, who describe the venue as a "no-expense-spared passion project", revealed Trocadero’s will bring "a unique offering to Scotland, with live music and entertainment every night of the week". Due to open in August, the restaurant promises to transport guests to the dawn of a new golden era with its exciting, glamourous, and captivating setting where top established and emerging artists and musicians from across Scotland and further afield will provide nightly entertainment.
Read more »