PUBLIC STATEMENT: BC & Alberta Guide Dogs – Response to COVID-19 Last Updated: March 31, 2020 In response to recent federal and provincial recommendations, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs would like to reassure our clients, friends, donors and volunteers with an update about how we are addressing COVID-19 concerns. Our…
The 2020 RunGo Dash for Dogs on Sunday, February 23 raised an incredible $24,338 in support of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs! Over 450 participants enjoyed a fun and non-competitive guided 10K, 5K, 2K run/walk through Stanley Park. Yummy pancakes (and bacon!) welcomed the participants at the finish line, with…
Make your donation dollars go even further this summer! Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink, is a fundraising program designed for charities to receive extra funding of up to 50%. Participating charities receive 100% of every donation. Birdies for Kids has again selected Alberta Guide Dogs as one of…
Due to unprecedented concerns around the virus, we will be moving our Calgary Trivia Night online! Players will now be able to join from across British Columbia and Alberta (and beyond?!). All tickets sold will be honoured for this rearranged event. Please visit our Upcoming Events page for the latest information…
The 12th annual Kitz4Kids fundraiser raised an amazing $41,724.25 for our Autism Service Dog Program on January 18th! We would like to thank the organizers and attendees of this fabulous event – your support was instrumental in achieving this great result. A big thank you to each and every…
RunGo Dash for Dogs is a guided 10K, 5K or 2K run/walk through Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC with 100% proceeds going to BC and Alberta Guide Dogs. This fun and non-competitive race takes you through the beautiful trails in Stanley Park. After the run, there will be a social event with…
Laura lost her sight when she was 7 years old due to a brain tumor. Since then she has been dreaming of the day she can get her very own Guide Dog. While she waits until she is into her double digits, she has taken it upon herself to raise…
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…
Trivia Night in Delta was a blast! Thank you to everyone for coming and looking so great in your Halloween & team costumes. Please enjoy the photos from the evening!