BC Guide Dogs is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated Trivia Night in Delta will return on Saturday, October 26 at the Sacred Heart School (3900 Arthur Drive). Doors will open at 6pm, with trivia starting promptly at 7pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will go on…
On Thursday, July 4th, Steve Vandermey, a resident of New Westminster, graduated as a Guide Dog team with his new canine partner, Kinta! The pair completed their training after three weeks of working with Mobility Guide Dog Instructor Nick Toni and Apprentice Instructor Kelsi Manton. BC & Alberta Guide Dogs…
We are thrilled to be launching a new fundraising event this year for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs with funds targeted towards our Guide and Service Dog programs. The Motorcycle Poker Run brings together motorcyclists from all around the province and beyond, riding through the South Fraser area. Participants will…
On Friday, June 7, 2019, two Autism Support Dog teams officially graduated from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs in Calgary. 6-year-old Eva graduated with her new Autism Support Dog, Lizzy; and 5-year-old Altin graduated with his new Autism Support Dog, Pearson. Both teams completed their training after two weeks of…
The Royal Canadian Legion – Trafalgar Pro Patria Branch officially presented a $15,000 contribution to Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) for its PTSD Service Dog program on Sunday, May 19, 2019. This donation is part of a combined effort from Legions across British Columbia to help positively change the lives…
Generous long-time supporters, government officials, sponsors and volunteers, joined by puppies in training and adult Service Dogs, came together on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver to raise funds for BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services towards Guide Dog, Autism Support Dog, and PTSD Service Dog programs for…
Register today for our 22nd Annual London Drugs Golf for Guide Dogs Tournament being held on Friday, August 23rd, 2019 at the Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club in Richmond. Your $200 Golfer registration includes golf, golf cart, complimentary balls on the driving range, lunch voucher and a fabulous buffet…
Last week on May 9th& 10th, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs graduated its 50thand 51stAutism Support Dog teams. Caleb, a 7-year-old boy with autism from Surrey, BC completed his one-on-one training with black Labrador, Cory and Autism Support Dog instructor Michelle Murray. Team Sponsor for Caleb & Autism Support Dog…
Donated items will be sold to raise funds for Alberta Guide Dogs and help to provide life-changing Guide and Autism Support Dogs. Please drop off your items any time at the back of our office at 11, 6115 – 4th St SE by the stairs and the front door of…
The fourth annual Calgary Trivia Night was held this past Saturday night (April 6) with 156 enthusiastic attendees. Brain cells were tested through 7 rounds of trivia, while folks enjoyed drinking, snacking, puzzle solving and singing! Seven puppies-in-training and ambassador dogs also attended to offer some cuddles and encouragement. Teams such as ‘The…