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 reporter, Alanna Kelly, joined us at this exciting event and published our feature on Glacier Media’s digital publications. Read Feature Now As Autism Awareness Month draws to an end, we reflect on the incredible journey of awareness, understanding, and acceptance that has unfolded throughout this meaningful time. We have shar ..read more

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 storytelling and to raising funds to breed, raise, and train Guide Dogs and Service Dogs. Ties & Tails is a magical evening where community and philanthropy converge in a celebration of compassion. The venue, The Ballroom at Tsawwassen Spring Golf Club, provides the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with purpose. From esteemed philanthropis ..read more

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 our dogs completing various tasks and activities. Our trainers demonstrated the remarkable skills and abilities of the dogs in training, detailing the rigorous training process they undergo to become exceptional Guide Dogs.* *Read the full feature with Glacier Media here. Rachel Nelson, our Apprentice Mobility Dog ..read more

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 or volunteer.  ..read more

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 Fund Centre and retired District of North Vancouver Fire Fighter, and his wife Roxanne Gresham, a registered clinical counsellor. Benji will support burn survivors by attending the Burn Fund’s camps and retreats including the Little Lionhearts Family Camp and Burn Camp. Benji will a ..read more

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The 15th Annual Ties & Tails Charity Auction & Gala is a prestigious event dedicated to raising funds to breed, raise and professionally train Guide Dogs, Autism Service Dogs, and OSI-PTSD Service Dogs. It’s a fun-filled evening featuring fine dining, inspiring speakers, auctions, and raffles. This spectacular event brings together ..read more

RunGo Dash for Dogs  RunGo Dash for Dogs is set for its 9th year on Sunday, February 26, 2023! The guided 10K, 5K or 2K run/walk will take you through Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC, with 100% of the proceeds going to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This fun and ..read more