In the spirit of giving, a group from the Comox and Victoria region is looking to raise as much as $15,000 in support of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Team Woofathon Warriors have set out to virtually row, bike, run, or walk, from CFB Naden in Victoria to CFB…
May The Fourth Puppy Names Announced
Congratulations to the lovely Whitney who gave birth to SIX puppies! Whitney was bred with Emmett, and these rascals arrived on May the Fourth (be with them). Check out the video to see the list of STAR WARS puppy names! Also, check out our STAR WARS pups on CTV Vancouver…
Woof-A-Thon-2022
Join BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for our Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge!!! Funds raised will go towards providing Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for those in need. We are pleased to announce that the first $10,000.00 raised will be matched courtesy of The Tilling Foundation. One Day – Any Way…
International Guide Dog Day brings back memories for Robyne Adlam
On International Guide Dog Day, Robyne Adlam fondly recalls how a dog named Candy changed her life. Robyne was the first recipient of a BC & Alberta Guide Dog two-and-a-half decades ago. “She was amazing,” says Robyne. “She opened my world up and made so many things easier and possible…
Raise A Puppy
Early Education – The Puppy Training Program The Cornerstone of Success Puppy Raising is the cornerstone to the success of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. Raising a pup is a volunteer job like no other. It requires dedication and commitment from the Puppy Raiser and an entire team of individuals…
Spread some Puppy Love this Valentine’s Day!
Are you looking to give your loved one something different than the usual chocolates and flowers this Valentine’s Day? Spread some puppy love this year instead! Make a donation to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs and choose an adorable e-card that will be sent out via email “in honour of”…
“Transforming Lives” – 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Prints now available for purchase
This artwork was painted by renowned pet portrait artist, Zann Hemphill to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, and celebrates 25 years of transforming lives for individuals who are blind and visually-impaired, children with autism and their families, and Veterans and First Responders living with operational…
Operational Stress Intervention Dogs Ferus and Benji placed with the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association and Burn Fund
VICD Service Dogs, a Division of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, would like to announce the placement of Operational Stress Intervention Dogs, Ferus and Benji with the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA) and Burn Fund. Benji has been placed with Peter Hansen, Home Away Manager for the Burn…
The RC Pets Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge was a huge success!
On behalf of all the recipients, volunteers and staff at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, thank you for supporting the RC Pets Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge – we raised a phenomenal $28,555!! Your donations help us breed, raise and professionally train certified Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs.…
RC Pets Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge – Sign up today!
Join BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for our RC Pets Woof-a-Thon Virtual Challenge! Funds raised will go towards providing Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs for those in need. Registration is now closed – thank you to all participants and donors! Ride a bike, walk your dog,…