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NEWS & STORIES
Burnaby Now: Giant pickleball tournament to aid Burnaby-based assistance dog program
Outlet: Burnaby Now Date: September 22, 2023 Author: Cornelia Naylor
CTV News: Pickleball tournament to support PADS
Outlet: CTV News Date: September 20, 2023 Host: Mi-Jung Lee Author: Peter Bremner
Meet the adorable working animals of UBC: From fierce mousers to guiding paws
Outlet: UBC News Date: September 19, 2023 Author: Lui Xia Lee
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!
Swift | September 2023
Update: With the school year just around the corner, PADS Swift is proud to announce that she has been placed with Angela, the principal of Richmond Christian's Middle Campus, as an Accredited Facility Dog. When asked about her impact, Angela writes: "We have loved...
Dash II | September 2023
Dash II has been placed with one of our clients and is now enjoying his career as a Mobility Service Dog! His team training went well where both partners learned how to navigate the world together and both are now settling into their new routine. We express our...