Testimonial by Lee Ann and Guide Dog Cuba My name is Lee Ann and my guide dogs name is Cuba. She joined our family on her second birthday in November 2017. Although we were on the waiting list for 7 years, she was well worth the wait. It only took…
Cohen & Autism Support Dog Jennie B
Living with a disability can be challenging, but living with an invisible disability can be even more challenging. Anyone who has a child with Autism can understand this. I have a 5-year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who is the light of my life. He has many strengths, but…
Kaya & Autism Support Dog Dianne
Just before her third birthday, our daughter Kaya was diagnosed with autism. We knew very early on that there was something different about Kaya but no-one could find anything out and tell us what it was. She wasn’t growing on the same scale as other kids her age, and had…
Tamara & Guide Dog Bruce
Bruce is my third Guide Dog from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. I first started working with a guide dog 17 years ago, when I was just 15 years old. I was a bit nervous about being matched with Bruce because my first two dogs were very typical, overly energetic…
SUCCESS STORY: Kaya and Autism Support Dog Dianne
Just before her third birthday, our daughter Kaya was diagnosed with autism. We knew very early on that there was something different about Kaya but no-one could find anything out and tell us what it was. She wasn’t growing on the same scale as other kids her age, and had…
SUCCESS STORY: Tamara & Guide Dog Diesel
It should be said that Magnus, who was my first guide dog from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs was the best dog and friend a person could hope for. He provided me with eight years of faithful service and true companionship. He accompanied me all over the world without complaint…
SUCCESS STORY: Damohn & Autism Support Dog Elly
Like many other autistic kids, Damohn had a very normal early development till he turned 1.5 years old. Then he suddenly regressed. He could not walk or talk anymore. Damohn got diagnosed at age 2.5. After hours of different therapies, he slowly learned to walk again. He still walks very…
SUCCESS STORY: Jake & Autism Support Dog Serge
It is difficult to find the words to express our deep gratitude to Laura, Jaime, Bill and everyone at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Our lives are changed for the better in so many ways. Serge has quickly become part of the family, and although he has bonded somewhat with…
SUCCESS STORY: Asher & Autism Support Dog Landon
Earlier this year we were given an incredible gift. Landon is an Autism Support Dog, and already, after only a few short weeks, he has changed our lives. Landon has improved our family’s lives, and especially Asher’s life in so many ways. Asher is a 9-year-old boy, who has severe…
Melissa & Guide Dog Telus
TESTIMONIAL FROM MELISSA & GUIDE DOG TELUS It’s truly amazing how fast ten years pass. It’s also incredible how much life and learning can be packed into that decade. When I was thirteen, I received my first guide dog from BC and Alberta Guide Dogs, I am now twenty-three. My…