PRESS RELEASE The International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) today launches Strengthening Connections – a new five-year strategy to achieve a world where people who are blind or have low vision can access quality guide dog and associated services so that they can live life on their terms. International Guide Dog…
The Virtual Trivia Spring Series is here! Join us on April 9th and 16th!
Ticket sales have now closed! Thank you for your support. If you purchased a ticket, but did not receive your purchase confirmation email, please contact communications@bcguidedog.com for next steps. Kick off the spring season by joining in on some trivia fun!! Our Virtual Trivia Spring Series includes two games, one…
Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink benefits Alberta Guide Dogs
Make your donation dollars go even further this summer! Alberta Guide Dogs has once again been fortunate to be selected as one of the Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink charities. Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink is a fundraising program designed for charities to receive additional funding…
This year’s RunGo Dash for Dogs announced as special Virtual Race Series – Sign up today!
RunGo Dash for Dogs returns for its 7th year as a special Virtual Race Series with 100% of pledges going to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. In support of our organization’s 25th Anniversary year, you are invited to participate in distances from 2-25K between February 25th and March 25th. There…
Are you in for your 2020 Tax Retriever?
Close out the year in the best possible way with a tax-deductible charitable donation to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs! Donate by December 31st to receive a charitable tax receipt for your 2020 return (give back today and get back come tax-time). Your donation will help provide life-changing Guide Dogs,…
GivingTuesday is here!
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT with a donation to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for GivingTuesday! We are pleased to announce that, with the help of our partners, Grosvenor Americas, Crowe MacKay LLP & Peterson Group, all contributions made today will be matched (up to $10,000)! Your donation ensures that our Guide…
Give a gift with purpose this holiday season
Give the ‘paw’fect holiday gift this season and help our puppies become life-changing dogs for individuals who are blind / visually-impaired, children ages 3-10 with autism and their families, and Veterans and First Responders living with Operational Stress Injuries, such as PTSD. Starting at just $15/month, you can help provide…
VICD Service Dogs hails support for PTSD Service Dog Program during pandemic
VICD Service Dogs, a Division of BC Guide Dogs, would like to recognize the contributions made to its PTSD Service Dog Program by Royal Canadian Legion Branches, the BC /Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion Foundation, Wounded Warriors Canada, and the local Vancouver Island community during the pandemic. The…
Join us for Puppies n’ Pumpkins Virtual Trivia Night on October 16th!
Join us for Puppies n’ Pumpkins Virtual Trivia Night on October 16th, brought to you by our generous sponsor Family Insurance Solutions! Please note that this event takes place across Canada & the US and the game’s start time will vary based on where you live: For those in the Pacific…
“Bonnie” and “Henry” born at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs – a tribute to Dr. Bonnie Henry
BC & Alberta Guide Dogs has announced the birth of 10 little Labrador puppies; two of the puppies have been named “Bonnie” and “Henry” to honour British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. “Dr. Henry has been a wonderful presence of calm and guidance through the COVID-19 pandemic,” says…