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NEWS & STORIES
Meet PADS Dorado
Meet PADS DoradoMeet Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) Dorado and his partner Kathy! Together Kathy—a social worker—and Dorado work with children going through challenging times at the Sea Star Child Advocacy Center. When asked about how Dorado affects the mental health...
The Great PADS Shave Off
What do you get when you combine heart, passion and adorable puppies with over a year of isolation and no hair cuts? One incredible volunteer who is putting his money and hair to good use. Shawn Laari and wife Cathy Beaumont have been PADS volunteers for nearly two...
Hot Peppers Litter
Join us May 4th to meet PADS Posy's Hot Peppers! These pups will be turning 6 weeks and are ready for their close-ups!
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!
Colt | April 2021
This month has been great! I had lots of outdoor time and when I was not exploring, I would sometimes use my best friend to nap on. I discovered these things called "balloons", and I am not sure how I feel about them...invading my space. I am still doing well in class...
Empress | April 2021
It has been a full year of staying home to stay safe but don’t worry I am still keeping up on all my skills so I will be ready when the call comes to go to the big show. I am practicing staying focused even when Loud and Tall dress me up like the Easter Bunny or take...