THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148
We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...
Meet Christian and PADS Sadie
Join us on Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring another one of our incredible Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the Vancouver Police Department – Christian and PADS Sadie.
THANK YOU SOUTH BURNABY LEGION #83
We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #83 for their generous donation of $2,500 from their Poppy Fund. Our Director of Communications, Tara Doherty, with PADS Cadence, visited the Burnaby Legion on BC Day, Sunday, August 6, 2023 during their...
Volunteer Canada
CALLING ALL CANADIANS Together we can enrich the lives of our fellow Canadians through our incredible assistance dogs! From coast to coast, assistance dog schools are calling out the need for more volunteers to help raise puppies as the demand for certified...
THANK YOU SICAMOUS LEGION #99
We would like to thank the Sicamous Royal Canadian Legion Branch #99 for their generous donation of $10,000 from their Poppy Campaign. Our Executive Director Laura Watamanuk, with PADS Mudge, visited the Sicamous Legion Headquarters on Sunday, June 18, 2023 to receive...
Deb & Vespa
MEET OUR MOVERS: Deb and Vespa Why they are Moving for PADS I found accepting my CPTSD diagnosis difficult and continued to take on every task I could to overload myself in lieu of dealing with matters. It wasn’t until I was forced into medical retirement that I found...
Jerry & Empress
PADS Empress walks through life at Jerry’s side, ensuring that she is always there when he needs her. Matched in May of 2022, Jerry shares: “Empress has impacted my life in a tremendously positive manner. Being with me 24/7, she ensures that any onset triggers are identified and dealt with before…
In Memory of Neil Mclean
In Loving Memory of Neil Mclean The PADS village lost an incredible member this past spring when Neil McLean lost his battle with cancer. The McLeans have done so many things for PADS over the years, and it comes as no surprise that this amazing family would honour...
Meet The Mario Kart Litter
Join us on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our newest litter of puppies, the Mario Kart Litter!
THANK YOU COQUITLAM LEGION #263
We would like to thank the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch #263 for their generous donation of $20,000 from their 2022 fall Poppy Campaign. Our Executive Director Laura Watamanuk, with PADS Mudge, visited the Coquitlam Legion Headquarters on Friday, May 26,...
For The Love of Norquay
MEET OUR MOVER: Judy & Norquay How they are Moving for PADS Judy will MOVE (using a spin bike, an elliptical or heading out for a walk) 1 KM for every $5.00 they raiser throughout the month of June! Why they are Moving for PADS “I have seen first hand the...
Teri & friends – In Halo’s Honour
MEET OUR MOVER: Terri and Friends How they are Moving for PADS You’ll have to follow them on Instagram and Facebook to see how this fantastic team is moving! It could be hiking, swimming, paddle boarding, horseback riding, mucking, mowing, gardening, power...
Michele and Zen
MEET OUR MOVERS: Michele and Zen How they are Moving for PADS This Month Zen and Michele are moving all month to raise money for PADS by walking and hiking on the north shore. Why they are Moving for PADS “I want to support PADS to continue to raise and train...
Communications Intern | Position Filled
The Special Events Intern organises and coordinates several major events that happen over the summer, with special emphasis on our MOVE Fundraising campaign in July.
Veronica
MEET OUR MOVER: Veronica How they are Moving for PADS I am so excited to be taking part in the PADS Move 2023 fundraising campaign. Once again this year in honour of our PADS breeding dog Freya II, I will be climbing various sets of stairs throughout the Fraser...
Trish and Shale
MEET OUR MOVERS: TRISH AND SHALE How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Trish and Shale will be walking 1 minute for every dollar raised! Why they are Moving for PADS Shale and I are moving for PADS to support this amazing...
Thank you Dogtopia Foundation of Canada
A big thank you to The Dogtopia Foundation of Canada for sponsoring 6 PADS Puppies-In-Training!
Meet The BC Bird Litter
Join us on Tuesday, May 16th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our newest litter of puppies, the BC Bird Litter!
Meet Alex
Join us Tuesday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday to chat with Alex Hamer-the man behind the BC Distilled event!
Puppy Program Administrative Assistant (Parental Leave – 6 months) | Position Filled
PADS is seeking a Program Administrative Assistant to fill a 6 month parental leave, full-time position, based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Welcome Hugo + Toast!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Canadian sustainable clothing company Hugo + Toast.
MORE FUTURE SUPERHEROES!
Last week PADS welcomed 28 tiny superheroes to our community, but their arrivals were not without challenges.
Meet PADS Tetley
This week PADS Tetley joined our community. Her naming sponsor, Jessica Ferrari, is one of our dedicated volunteers. Jessica shares her volunteer journey thus far with PADS, and how little Tetley got her name.