Sunday, December 12, 2021 | Careers
Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator Position Filled | Communications Coordinator (Level 2) Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks. You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. “What is better than puppy cuddles?” you ask?! Changing lives! PADS’...
Saturday, December 11, 2021 | Pawcast
Meet Fern and Bellatrix Watch the Broadcast Fern and Bella have been a service dog team for 8 years. Fern often tells people about the amazing impact of Bella on her quality of life. Read on to learn more about their remakable partnership and Join us tuesday...
Thursday, December 9, 2021 | Pawcast
Meet Mallee and Cindy Watch the Broadcast Cindy and Mallee are one of our graduate Teams of 2021! This dynamic duo will be joining us on December 21st to share about how their partnership is growing every day. “ My life has changed in more ways than I ever...
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chelsea Baird Assistant Trainer | Puppy-Raising Department West Coast Region Chelsea joins our puppy-raising team with a diverse background in animal and human behaviour – she is passionate about learning and in helping people learn and grow. If you were a PADS...
Friday, December 3, 2021 | Pawcast
Join us Tuesday December 7th at 1:00 PM to meet this litter of sweet and playful pups. Watch the...
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Service Dog
Meet PADS Aries and his new partner Emily! Emily and Aries are an amazing pair who are taking on new adventures in the world side-by-side. Aries came to PADS through the Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative from Dogs with Wings in Edmonton, AB. He...
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Service Dog
Meet Darlene and her partner Hélène. Darlene is always enthusiastic to help Hélène with anything she needs. Darlene was whelped by Lori Gunson and family, where she learned that while the world may always be changing, she is always safe and cared for. Darlene’s...
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Sandy III and his new partner Brad! Brad is a third time PADS Client and has welcomed Sandy to his side earlier this year. Sandy has been quite the traveling pup throughout his time in training. Sandy came to PADS through our participation in the Assistance Dog...
Thursday, November 25, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, AFD, News
Meet Queenie, an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) who uses her natural cuddling talents—and love of bringing people new toys—to spread joy to those who need it most. Queenie came to PADS from Eyes Ears Nose and Paws through our partnership with the Assistance Dogs...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Gatsby, a lovely, caring dog who loves to meet new people and greet them with one of his favourite toys. Gatsby’s journey brings our expression “It takes a village” to life. Gatsby came to PADS from Southeastern Guide Dogs and landed in our...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, AFD, News
Meet Sadie II and her team Christian, Emily and Kathleen. Sadie works to support the Internet Child Exploitation Unit at the Vancouver Police Department and is doing a fantastic job in her role so far. Sadie II came to PADS through our Partnership with the Assistance...
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Mudge, a fun-loving, slightly sassy girl who loves to help her client in any way that they need. Mudge was whelped, raised and trained all in the Lower-Mainland and was even whelped and raised by the same people: Teri & Rory Banks! Throughout Puppy-Raising,...
Monday, November 22, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Swell. Earlier this year Swell earned his blue vest in his role as an Accredited Facility Dog. Swell was whelped in the Lower Mainland by the Doherty-Dong family where he and his siblings were already being set upon a path to be resilient dogs with a love of...
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Meeka and her client Miles. This dynamic duo are now able to confidently navigate family outings and especially enjoy walking Miles’ children to school. Meeka was born at Can Do Canines and came to PADS through our Partnership with ADI Breeding Cooperative...
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Paxton and his new partner Nicole. Paxton is the product of the Calgary community! Whelped by long term Breeder-Caretakers Robin and Ty, who gave him and his littermates the best start in life possible. Paxton’s Puppy-Raisers Chris & Tracy and Madeline...
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Daegan and his partner Anya. Together, they completed team training in December of 2020 and are excited to celebrate their accomplishments at our 2021 Graduation ceremony. Daegan came to PADS through our partnership with the Assistance Dog International Breeding...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Vimy and his partner Anne. Together they completed team training earlier this year and are now a fully certified Service Dog Team. Vimy was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Rory & Teri Banks and stayed in the West Coast region while he completed his...
Friday, November 12, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, Calgary, News
Meet Mallee and her client Cindy. Together they take on the world side by side. Mallee was whelped in the Lower Mainland by the Madeo family and then moved Calgary to start her journey with her Puppy-Raiser Ross. Together with the Calgary Puppy-Raising team, Ross...
Friday, November 12, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Tommy and his partner Darren. Together they work to make the school day better for everyone they meet. Tommy was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Lori Gunson and family and then traveled to the Okanagan to start his puppy-raising journey with raiser Benoit....
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Cadence and her partner Tara. Tara and Cadence successfully passed team training together in December of 2020 and are now taking on the world as a fully certified Service Dog Team. Cadence came to PADS through our partnership in the Assistance Dogs International...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Iroko and his new partner Lindsey. Iroko is Lindsey’s 2nd PADS Dog, after the amazing Silky retired, and he’s confidently navigating the world with his new partner. Iroko was whelped in the Lower Mainland by the Madeo Family and was then raised by...
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News
Meet Gaia, a sweet, loving Acreddited Facility Dog working at the Canuck Place. Gaia was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Lori & the Gunson family, she then headed to the home of Catherine & Ian where she started her Puppy-Raising journey. When she got a...
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, Uncategorized
Meet Dodger, a PADS 2021 Graduate. Dodger spends his days helping his new partner with whatever they need. Dodger was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Marie and Jocelyn and puppy started by Nicole. When he got a little older he headed up to the Okangan to continue his...
Friday, November 5, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Our Stories
Meet Groovy and his partner Rhonda. Rhonda and Groovy have completed team training earlier this year and are off to a great start in their partnership. Groovy was whelped in our West Coast Region by Marie and Jocelyn and then traveled to Calgary to be raised by...
