MANY people in Cardigan and throughout Ceredigion will be familiar with Steve and his dog Sherpa who have helped the local RSPCA branch with street collections for many years.

Sherpa was a lovely, friendly lady and made a lot of friends. Sadly she died on March 19

A spokesperson for Ceredigion RSPCA said: “We want to send a big ‘thank you’ to her and Steve. Their determination to help local animals and their owners in all weathers was amazing.

“Our thoughts are with Steve who has lost a long-time close friend. We hope he finds another suitable companion to join him soon.”