I have some bad news, little pup and myself have had to call off the match. Its come as such a blow, I really had hoped that this was the sign of better times, it had lifted me so much.

The process of getting a new guide dog is lengthy, and very in depth, rightfully so. Everything needs to be just right. Everything, from your height, to your lifestyle and walking speed are carefully observed in order to get the most suitable dog, little pup was right on every single box that needed ticking, he was just too fast.

This obviously poses a danger to me, the handler has to match the dogs pace and not the other way round.

I am utterly heartbroken, although I know it was the right decision and was in fact ultimately me who made the choice to end the match, it doesn’t make it any easier. Its hard not to feel that things for me have just been wildly unfair. 

Maybe I will be able to write something positive soon, but for now things are pretty bleak in my head.