Come join us for our upcoming 2018 Puppy Sponsorship Appreciation Parties in Calgary and Delta. The Calgary party is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13 from 1-3 p.m. at Marda Loop Communities Association Hall (3130 16th Street SW in Calgary). Please RSVP for all attending by Oct. 3 at http://bit.ly/PuppyPawty. The…
Golf for Guide Dogs 2018 scores
The 2018 Golf for Guide Dogs scored high marks from a field of 124 golfers, dinner guests and other participants. The charity golf tournament, held Aug. 24th at Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club in Richmond, was played under ideal conditions – with the sun and clear skies breaking through…
BC Guide Dogs and Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs join forces
Two pioneering BC Charities are joining forces to help meet the needs of Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). BC & Alberta Guide Dogs and Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs are in the process of amalgamating into a single agency, so they can provide more…
Help us win $10,000
For the entire month of June, we’re asking everyone to donate $15 or more to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs through CanadaHelps. Here’s Why? Every $1 you donate to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs in June through CanadaHelps counts as one entry for us to win $10,000 through the Great Canadian Giving Challenge! We…
“Ties & Tails” 2018 – A Huge Success!
The 2018 “Ties & Tails” at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver on May 12, 2018 was an outstanding success. With about 300 people in attendance, $85,000 was raised to be used for the breeding, raising and training of future working dogs. All the four legged attendees were very well…
Join us for the Calgary Scotiabank Charity Challenge
Here’s a chance to have fun and support Alberta Guide Dogs at the Calgary Scotiabank Marathon Charity Challenge on Sunday, May 27. Join Alberta Guide Dogs and walk the 5 km route with our team, including our puppies-in-training. Each fundraiser who raises more than $250 in donations will receive a…
Alberta school program paying off
There are a lot of Alberta children who could teach adults a thing or two about how to act around Guide Dogs. That’s because Alberta Guide Dogs is routinely visiting elementary school classrooms and making students more aware of Guide Dogs and how they help individuals who are blind or…
RunGo Dash for Dogs from a dog’s eye view
From a dog’s viewpoint, here’s a video of the RunGo Dash for Dogs, held Feb. 24 in Stanley Park. Proceeds from the fun run/walk go to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. To register for the event go to https://raceroster.com/events/2018/14586/rungo-dash-for-dogs
BC Guide Dogs benefits from book sales
Children’s book author Kaye Liao Banez is donating $2 to B.C. and Alberta Guide Dogs from each purchase of her new book See Yah in the Morning. The book was inspired by her son, who has autism. She hopes the book will help young children develop communication skills. Kaye has…
Dash for Dogs
Enjoy a scenic run or walk while raising important funds for BC and Alberta Guide Dogs.
The RunGo Dash for Dogs is held Saturday, February 24th at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park. Participants have a choice of a 2-kilometer, 5k or 10K run/walk. You can also bring along your dog to join you. Funds raised from the event are donated to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs, which professionally trains guide dogs for individuals who are visually impaired and autism support dogs for children with moderate and severe autism.