VICD Service Dogs Alberta, a division of Alberta Guide Dogs, officially launched its OSI-PTSD Service Dog Program in the province and celebrated four recent graduate teams on August 25, 2021 at the Prince of Wales Armouries in Edmonton. The formal announcement was also an opportunity to recognize several community partners…
Smile Buddy Open House raises $1,000 for Alberta Guide Dogs
The entire staff at Smile Buddy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in SE Calgary are amazing! Last Saturday, they held a Fundraiser & Open House to raise funds for Alberta Guide Dogs and it was a fantastic event. We joined the fun with two Alberta Guide Dog Ambassador dogs and…
Some photos from Delta Trivia Night
Puppy Appreciation Parties 2018
Registration is now closed for both our Calgary and Delta Puppy Sponsorship Appreciation Parties 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…
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…