NEWS & STORIES
Emily
Meet Emily Emily is known to many in the PADS community as Breeder Caretaker to retired PADS Chai, "Pupdate" Volunteer Extraordinaire, and as an amazingly supportive and kind young woman who is constantly looking for ways to support her fellow volunteers. Recently,...
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: ASSISTANT PUPPY TRAINER
PADS is on the lookout for an additional on the ground Trainer’s Assistant to join our super star training team to help run classes, one-on-one training and assessments and assist with volunteer on-boarding and support. This is a full-time position including two...
Lauren
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving Starting in August Lauren will cycle from the PADS Burnaby Campus to the Calgary Training Centre to raise awareness and much needed funds for PADS. Why they are Moving PADS is meaningful to Lauren as she...
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!
Shale I July 2021
SHALE is a rolling stone, and while she is waiting for her public access test, she has been sure that no moss will be growing on her! She was a favorite friend on recent field trips to visit the Leap N Learn Preschool where she wowed the students with her polite...
Meeka I July 2021
We are very exited to announce that MEEKA has passed her pre-placement testing! Way to go Meeka! While she is waiting for her future client, Meeka has been sure not to let her skills get rusty! She was a favorite friend on recent field trips to visit the Leap N Learn...