VICD Service Dogs, a Division of BC Guide Dogs, halted its in-person dog obedience classes and sessions with clients when details about the severity of the covid-19 pandemic came available. To ensure continued support for the Veterans and First Responders in the program, staff used zoom to connect through online…
Thank you for attending An Evening of Compassion for Veterans in support of our PTSD Service Dog Program
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…
Sale proceeds from V2V Black Hops Brewing at the Remembrance Day Open House at the Armoury help support PTSD Service Dog Program
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…
Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs receives donation to strengthen PTSD Service Dog program for Veterans
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…
Legion Command donation boosts PTSD Service Dog Program
BC Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation is once again helping to change the lives of Veterans experiencing the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with a $60,000 contribution to the Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs (VICD) PTSD Service Dog program. With the help of this boost from…
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…