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.…
Join BC & Alberta Guide Dogs for our RC Pets 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. Registration is now closed – thank you to all participants and donors! Ride a bike, walk your dog,…
VICD Service Dogs Alberta, a division of Alberta Guide Dogs, officially launched its OSI-PTSD Service Dog Program in the province and celebrated four recent graduate teams on August 25, 2021 at the Prince of Wales Armouries in Edmonton. The formal announcement was also an opportunity to recognize several community partners…
We would like to thank all of our golfers who joined us at the London Drugs Howie Meeker Memorial Golf for BC Guide Dogs tournament! Your support ensures that we continue to breed, raise and professionally train Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs and PTSD Service Dogs for those in need.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…