A vet’s service dog, Kaya, has died. She left behind a national legacy
By Irene Loewenson
Friday, Feb 10
When Marine veteran Cole Lyle was lobbying Congress to pass legislation that provides funding for some veterans to get service animals, a congresswoman invited him and his service dog, Kaya, into her office.
The moment they entered, it was obvious from the congresswoman’s face that she had been having a tough day, according to Lyle.
“She said, ‘You know, I’ve already read your bill, and I’m already going to co-sponsor it. Would you mind if I just cuddled with your dog for a few minutes?’” he recalled.
Kaya, a German Shepherd, jumped on the congresswoman’s lap and snored there for five or ten minutes. The congresswoman looked visibly relieved, according to Lyle.
That what Kaya was — good at intuiting when people were upset and comforting them. She made a compelling ambassador for service animal issues, Lyle said.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2023/02/10/a-vets-service-dog-kaya-has-died-she-left-behind-a-national-legacy/
