Kim, Puma & Caber
Dave and Jasper
Newton Melissa and Stephen
Vivian and Milan
Dana & Brushy | REGISTER NOW
Join us at 1:00 pm pst on June 23 to catch up with team Brushy and his partner Dana. Brushy is an Accredited Facility Dog, trained by PADS and partnered with Dana to work at Revelstoke Secondary School. Since 2015, Brushy has helped with Dana’s work as an...Carol Ann & Bronx | Register Now
Watch the video below to see Carol Ann and her third PADS dog Bronx. Tune in to hear Carol Ann speak about how easily Bronx has been able to transition as her needs have changed. Bronx’s ability to adapt so well to her new power chair from her old manual chair...Bonnie & Gucci | July 21
Gucci and Bonnie have been a team since July of 2019. Bonnie Describes Gucci as very obedient and a real pleaser. Join us as we hear more about their first year of...Nathan & Latte | Register Now
Join us July 28 at 1 pm
Meet PADS Service Dog Latte and her Client Nathan.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2019
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2019 is Melanie Hayden! Click the post to read more.
Okanagan Volunteer of the Year Award – 2019
Our Okanagan Volunteer of the Year for 2019 is Shona Gagnon! Click the post to read more.
West Coast Volunteer of the Year Award – 2019
Our West Coast Volunteer of the Year for 2019 is George Prevost! Click the post to read more.
Verne Trevoy Award – 2019
Our Verne Trevoy Award for 2019 goes to Brian Ness! Click the post to read more.
Juanita Valentine Award – 2019
Our Juanita Valentine Award for 2019 goes to Nancy Kemble! Click the post to read more.
Spirit of PADS Award West Coast – 2019
Our West Coast Spirit of PADS Award for 2019 goes to Nola Chanroux! Click the post to read more.
Giving Tuesday Now
It’s been a challenging time for so many in our community, but our gratitude overflows at the way our village has pulled together to continue our important work. Some are facing extreme financial challenges, others are saving money by staying at home and not...WestJet Gift of Flight Raffle
We’re excited that our friends at WestJet are helping us change lives yet again by giving you a chance to go on the trip of your dreams! One lucky raffle winner will win the WestJet Gift of Flight – one return trip for two (2) to any scheduled WestJet destination!
Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross is changing lives! $10K donation funds foundations of new PTSD Program Pacific Blue Cross has kindly presented PADS with a $10K donation. This generous donation will help fund the program development of our new PTSD Program for first responders and...Telus Gives Our PADS Burnaby Campus a Makeover
We have some big news, our PADS Burnaby campus has gone through a huge makeover all thanks to Telus. Its no secret that we were due for refresh, especially in the training centre where we hold weekly puppy classes, as well as train our advanced dogs each day. The...
2017 Newsletter
Newsletter 2017 Download...30 Stories for 30 Years – Mike
PADS is a family that comes together and accomplishes a common goal, to help people in our community that can benefit from an assistance companion. They are not “just dogs”. Each companion we raise is as unique as each person you know, they communicate differently, they show affection differently, they express sadness differently, but they love unconditionally!
30 Stories for 30 Years – Rebekah
PADS has been the best thing that has happened to me and my family. It has given me a soul-mate that has added a new dimension to my life, and I am eternally grateful to the organization, the training staff, the puppy raisers, the volunteers and the extended family of supporters for all they have done.
30 Stories for 30 Years – Carol
Early in 2016 my husband and I lost our most beloved dog to cancer. He was a beautiful border collie named Ernie and he was the love of our lives. As anyone who has had to say goodbye to a cherished pet will know, we were heartbroken and bereft. After moping around the house for a few months we decided to take our sad selves off to Mexico for a change of scenery. There, we met a couple from Calgary who told us all about the puppies they raised for this amazing charity called PADS!
30 Stories for 30 Years – Anne
My life as a vice- principal and teacher of students with special needs is hectic. I worried that raising a puppy would be problematic. My test was to do a 2 month trial with Amber ll from the yellow litter and see how it went. Without question, a puppy at school works! Enter Peony, a golden retriever puppy from the Bush Litter who joined our staff January 2016.