Lincoln & Pixie
My 6-year-old son has Autism. He doesn’t understand why he shouldn’t run into the road or wander off, so ever since he was out of a stroller he wore a backpack with a lead that I would hold onto. Read More »
Teagan ‘pup’ date – April 2020
Things have been a little busy at BC & Alberta Guide Dogs the past few weeks because of all this COVID-19 stuff, and it’s taken a little longer to send you my ‘pup’ date. Glad you will finally enjoy all my news. Read More »
Kitz4Kids gets some puppy love from The Province
Nearly 200 guests — two-and-four-legged friends — once again gathered at Richmond’s River Rock Resort for the dinner and dance, a day shy of what would have been Andrew’s 39th birthday. Guests were treated to a sumptuous prime rib dinner, fueling fundraising efforts on a host of auction items. Read More »
Teagan ‘pup’ date – Nov 2019
It’s Teagan-time for my second ‘pup’ date. Boy, it's hard to believe four months have already gone by. That's me at 10-months-old in my photo. Pretty cute, huh? This picture was taken right after obedience class last week. You'll be proud to know I was super cooperative and my 'sit ' and 'stay' was perfect Read More »
George Update – Nov 2019
Hello there! It's me, George sending my 14 month 'pup' date. I have been one busy fellow and growing daily - all 80 pounds. I hope you enjoy reading about my adventures. My Puppy Trainer says I have really matured these past few months. In fact, when the Puppy Training Instructor visited me at home Read More »
Update on Caleb & ASD Cory
I am happy to share with you a short update about our Kidz4Kids sponsored Autism Support Dogs Team. Caleb & Cory, whom you may remember were the 50th Autism Support Dog Team for the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs ASD program have now officially graduated! Read More »
Teagan ‘pup’ date – July 2019
Hello, It’s your sponsored puppy, Teagan, sending you a 6 month-old puppy, ‘Woof’. I feel super special you’ve been waiting patiently for my first ‘pup’ date. You probably remember I was born in California and came to BC & Alberta Guide Dogs from the kind folks at Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. When me Read More »
George Update July 2019
Hi there! It’s George. Seems like forever since I last wrote to you. There’s lots to catch up on, so curl up in your comfy chair and read on. Read More »
Autism support dog Cory placed with boy from Surrey
We are very proud to share with you this very special graduation from the Autism Support Dog program. Read More »
Jay Update – May 2019
Jay has been a very hard working puppy. The last time we wrote to you about his progress was back in October 2018. At the time, Jay’s playfulness didn’t quite meet Graduation standard to become an Autism Support Dog, but his valuable & excellent skills still qualified him to become a compassion service dog. I Read More »