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Phil Officially Joins Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services
A new chapter in mental health support for first responders began in Port Coquitlam as OSID Phil was officially welcomed as a working member of the Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services. During a formal swearing-in ceremony, Phil officially joined…
We’re Featured on CityNews!
We’re excited to share that BC & Alberta Guide Dogs was recently featured by CityNews Vancouver, highlighting our new Victor and Anna Kern Breeding & Training Centre in Delta and the work happening behind the scenes to prepare the next…
Guide Dog Handler Lynn Jensen Launches New Travel Book for People with Sight Loss
When Lynn Jensen first connected with BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, she wasn’t convinced a Guide Dog was right for her. “I wasn’t a dog person,” she admits with a laugh. But everything changed when she welcomed her first Guide…
Celebrating Our Volunteers
The Heart of BC & Alberta Guide Dogs This National Volunteer Week, we’re pausing to say one thing to every volunteer in our community: thank you. Thank you for opening your homes, your hearts, and your lives to help raise,…
CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG DAY
From Puppy Paws to Guiding Lights Celebrate every step of the journey that turns a playful pup into a life-changing partner. In British Columbia and Alberta, there are over 412,000 individuals who experience some loss of vision or are blind.…
Tsawwassen Rotary Club Donates $50,000 to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs
We are deeply grateful to the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen for their generous donation of $50,000 to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs. This significant contribution supports our Capital Campaign for the development of the new Breeding & Training Centre in…
Blaise Joins Edmonton Police as Alberta’s First Operational Stress Intervention Dog
On Monday, April 14, BC & Alberta Guide Dogs proudly celebrated a meaningful milestone alongside the Edmonton Police Service. Blaise, a calm and focused black Lab, was officially introduced as Alberta’s first Operational Stress Intervention (OSI) Dog placed within a…
What Tasks Do Guide Dogs Perform?
Guide Dogs provide life-changing independence for individuals who are blind or have low vision by assisting them in navigating the world safely. Their primary job is to guide their handler from point A to point B, but their skills go…
Guide Dogs & Navigation: Do They Really Know Where to Go?
Guide Dogs are incredible navigators, but do they actually “read” traffic lights or decide where to go on their own? Not exactly! Guide Dog travel is a true partnership between the dog and their handler, with each playing a critical…
FEBRUARY WOOFS-UP
Table of Contents Table of Contents RunGo Dash for Dogs Craig’s Big Adventure Starts Now! Help Raise a Future Guide or Service Dog Ties & Tails Gala Building Update ‘Going to the Dogs’ Cookbook Shamrockin’ Paws Exciting Updates & Upcoming…