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Puppies Enjoy Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour for Socialization in Stanley Park
On June 25, we had the amazing opportunity to organize a special socialization event where our dogs-in-training enjoyed a horse-drawn carriage tour around Stanley Park. This unique training experience allowed the puppies to encounter new sounds, sights, and environments, helping…
Celebrating Our Spectacular Successes & Sharing Exciting News!
May Woofs-Up We are thrilled to announce that the 16th annual Ties & Tails Charity Auction and Gala raised an impressive $75,000! These funds will be dedicated to our new Breeding & Training Centre of Excellence! A heartfelt thank you…
Announcing Our Breeding & Training Centre of Excellence Capital Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Breeding & Training Centre of Excellence Capital Campaign! BC & Alberta Guide Dogs is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the aim of establishing a cutting-edge facility dedicated to breeding…
Spring has Sprung! Babies are Being Born! We’re Coming Together!
April Woofs-Up On April 24th, we celebrated International Guide Dog Day by hosting a media event, showcasing our amazing Instructors and their dogs demonstrating the remarkable skills our dogs acquire on their journey to becoming Guide Dogs. Glacier Media’s video…
Ties & Tails – An Unforgettable Night to Transform Lives
Amidst the tinkling of glasses, the clouds of dog hair and the bustle of warm conversations, there exists a heartwarming event that connects, engages and inspires. The Ties & Tails Gala and Charity Auction is an annual affair dedicated to…
International Guide Dog Day
April 24th marked International Guide Dog Day, a day to celebrate the invaluable assistance these dogs provide to people with visual impairments. Alanna Kelly, province-wide video reporter from Glacier Media, attended International Guide Dog Day where our trainers actively showcased…
Donate Today
There are many ways that you can support our organization, please click on the different ways you can help below! You can make a donation, sponsor a puppy, pay tribute to a loved one, leave a legacy, support an event…
Raise a Puppy
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…
Operational Stress Intervention Dogs Ferus and Benji placed with the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association and Burn Fund
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…