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…
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…
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…
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”…
RunGo Dash for Dogs is sold out for the in-person event! In-person race entries are set aside for our clients and volunteers. Please call the office at 604-940-4504 if you are planning on attending. RunGo Dash for Dogs returns for its 8th year as a live, in-“paw”son event on Sunday,…
Give the ‘paw’fect holiday gift this season and help provide life-changing puppies with the training needed to become a Guide Dog, Autism Service Dog or PTSD Service Dog. Your sponsored pup will send you regular ‘pup’dates and photos as you follow them on their amazing journey to change someone’s life!…
Thank you for your support on Nov. 30th for GivingTuesday! Your donation ensures that our Guide and Service Dogs are provided free of charge to 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.…
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…
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…
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.…