The Woy Woy branch of the CWA has said goodbye to its favourite member of the four-legged variety.
Angela Allen and her best friend, her guide dog Piper, joined the Woy Woy branch about six years ago.
“In those six years Piper has been an integral member of the branch,” a spokesperson said.
“She has turned up when needed, licked the floor clean when needed and wandered the hall for pats when needed.
“She has helped with our mental health by being an avid listener and a gentle girl.
“She has given Angela freedom and confidence to navigate her world.
“Piper knows where everything is in Coles and Angela just has to say, for example ‘I need bananas’ and Piper takes her to them.”
But as Piper approaches her ninth birthday (that’s around 66 in human years), she is set to retire and become a stay-at-home companion pet to Angela, who will soon receive a new guide dog.
“Angela will have a few weeks away from us to help with the training of the new dog,” the spokesperson said.
“We wish Piper a happy and well deserved retirement – and thank her for being a great CWA member.”