Side By Side with Kat
Kat, visually impaired from birth, always yearned for the freedom to go her own way and make decisions for herself. It wasn’t until she met Hickory, her guide dog and dear companion that she discovered what was possible. Join Kat on her adventures with her best friend, Hick and view the world as they see it.
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Episodes
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
On the first day home from the Lions Foundation, Hickory ' loving nature and natural curiosity come together to make their first morning home a memorable one.
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Kat was voted to be the class valedictorian for the Lions Foundation. With the schools encouragement and support, a new and freer life Is on the horizon.
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
For Kat and Hickory's final test at the Lions foundation, they get dropped off at an unknown point in Oakville and must walk back to the school on their own. Their first solo adventure. By Kathy Wilson
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Kat spends her 50th birthday at the school with her classmates, trainers and best of all, Hickory....Her best Birthday yet!
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Hickory is up to her usual tricks once again and helps remind Kat that you can still get things done and have a good time too!
Friday May 20, 2022
Friday May 20, 2022
In a city full of hazards, Kat feels a mounting realization that she’s experiencing a miracle with Hickory by her side, she is walking for the first time without fear.
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
Ride on the merry-go-round of emotional ups and downs with Kat as she experiences working with different dog guides before finally receiving her long awaited companion.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Despite her many fears, Kathy takes her first steps towards getting a guide dog and becomes a student at the Lions Foundation in Oakville. She meets her fellow students, trainers and learns the way of reaching her goal to freedom.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
There’s more than one way of seeing... Kat tells her story about how she learned to see when her eyes failed to show her the way. Discover how her guide dog Hickory taught her to trust and believe in the power of absolute love.