A renewed sense of purpose, confidence and unconditional support An Evening of Compassion for Veterans was held on Saturday, November 16th and helped raise funds for life-changing services that are provided to Veterans free of charge. Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD), a Division of BC Guide Dogs, matches professionally-trained Service Dogs…
The Canadian Scottish Regiment welcomed the public to a Remembrance Day Open House at the Bay Street Armoury in Victoria, BC. There was music, tours of the museum, marching groups, a pipe band, puppies-in-training from BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, and beer supplied by V2V Black Hops Brewing. Puppies as young…
More than 350 people attended the Puppy Sponsorship Appreciation Parties in Calgary and Delta this month – a record number! The guests were supporters who donate to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs through our Puppy Sponsorship Program, as well as their family and friends. Several of our puppies from the…
Thank you to those who joined us at the 1st Annual Motorcycle Poker Run fundraiser! We were thrilled to launch a new fundraising event this year for BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, with funds targeted towards our Guide and Service Dog programs. Participants played a charity poker game by riding…
A big thank you to all of our attendees who joined us for our 22nd Annual London Drugs Golf for Guide Dogs Tournament in support of our Guide and Service Dog programs. The event was held on Friday, August 23 at the Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club in Richmond and…
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…
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…
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…