NEWS & STORIES
Kennel Intern | Accepting Applications
The Kennel Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADS’ facilities.
Vernon Matters: Dog day afternoon at Vernon pickleball facility
Puppies and pickleballers will come together this weekend at the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex in Vernon’s Marshall Fields.
Global TV: Saturday Sips: Puppies and sips for everyone
Jennifer Palma gets a chance to meet two hard-working assistance dogs, and the founder of BC Distilled, and learns how the public can help PADS flourish.
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.
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!
Taylor II | April 2024
Update: We're so pleased to announce Team Taylor to our PADS community. Matched late last year, Lauren shared how PADS Taylor is making a positive impact on her life. "I am extremely grateful to everyone who got Taylor ready for her job. Her puppy...
Brinks | March 2024
While it may be officially spring, it’s still snow season in Calgary, so Brinks has been waiting impatiently to hit the local parks with his advanced training friends. While we wait for better weather to arrive, we have been working hard on public access test...