Kaye was Verity’s first guide dog, 64kgs of Leonburger love, who was quiet simply the magical lion that led her out of the dark.

Kaye took verity’s hand and showed her how to stride out into life without fear.

Together Verity and Kaye changed several laws to help rights and access for blind people and guide dogs.

She enabled Verity to live life to the full, with Kaye’s wisdom and gentility giving her both confidence and comfort in equal measure.

She retired at 10 but stayed with Verity til the grand age of 13 when after a quiet picnic under an olive tree during a warm august evening, she laid her head on Verity’s knee and peacefully went to sleep under the setting sun.

Like an angel, Verity feels Kaye is always watching over her.