INTRODUCING THE WHITECAPS LITTER

PADS and the Vancouver Whitecaps are excited to partner together to raise
a litter of future life-changing assistance dogs – and you can join the team!

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PUPPY DAYS - BURNABY

Join us for “Puppy Days,” a chance to learn more about volunteering at PADS
and meet some of our amazing volunteers and dogs in training.

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CHIP IN TO CHANGE LIVES

PADS is excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. Every generous donation made will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

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PADS IN BLOOM - CALGARY

Support life-changing dogs by ordering beautiful spring hanging baskets. Available in both sun and shade!

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NEWS & STORIES

Available for Adoption: Orbit

Apr 3, 2025 | 0 Comments

Party girl Orbit has an infectious zest for life and ready for any adventure!

Meet Team Shimmer

Mar 31, 2025 | 0 Comments

CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Shimmer. In her own words, Shimmer’s client shares her gratitude for her service dog!

Our Shared Invictus Experience

Mar 26, 2025 | 0 Comments

A recap of our incredible experience at the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver & Whistler (Feb 2025).

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our supporters

PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven

We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.

PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.

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pupdates

FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES

Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!

March meant new experiences and outings for Billie. The Calgary PADS group had a couple of great classes at IKEA and RONA, and Billie was very excited with all the other dogs around. It took a lot of effort, but eventually, she settled into both experiences and did...

Cynder | March 2025

Apr 1, 2025 | 0 Comments

Cynder has had a great month. She enjoyed a trip to IKEA with her class, went on some great walks with other dogs and had a holiday at a wonderful sitter’s house during spring break. She was lucky enough to experience living with a cat. The cat did not want to play as...