THANK YOU COQUITLAM LEGION #263

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

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

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

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...
Trish and Shale

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...
Veronica

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...
Meet The BC Bird Litter

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

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!

MORE FUTURE SUPERHEROES! 

MORE FUTURE SUPERHEROES! 

Last week PADS welcomed 28 tiny superheroes to our community, but their arrivals were not without challenges.

Meet PADS Tetley

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. 

Kennel Technician | Position Filled

Kennel Technician | Position Filled

PADS is seeking a Kennel Technician, a full-time position, based in Burnaby, British Columbia. The Kennel Technician provides support to the Advanced Training & Puppy-Raising Program teams as needed.

Meet Lisa and Emma

Meet Lisa and Emma

Join us on May 31st at 2:00 pm PDT as we chat with our Advanced Trainers, Emma and Lisa to talk about adventures in their world at PADS!

Meet Dorothy & Kevin

Meet Dorothy & Kevin

Tune in this Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 PM PDT to hear from our Calgary-based volunteer Breeder Caretakers Dorothy & Kevin currently caring for the Camper Van litter!

National Therapy Dog Day

National Therapy Dog Day

April 30th is National Therapy Dog Day, and one of the questions our staff, trainers and volunteers often get asked is this: What is the difference between an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) and a Therapy Dog?  The analogy we like to use is that a Therapy Dog is to an...
Meet Emily

Meet Emily

Tune in this Tuesday April 19 at 1:00 PM PDT to hear from Puppy-Raiser Emily Nelson! Emily started volunteering with PADS in 2013 to fulfill a middle school Pay-it-Forward project.

Public Statement: COVID-19

PUBLIC STATEMENT: COVID-19 Last Updated: March 28, 2022 It’s with a sense of excitement, relief and trepidation that we take what may be one of our last pivots in regards to Covid-19.  In light of both the gov’t of BC and AB changes to mandates and requirements, here...
Meet Alex

Meet Alex

We are so pleased to announce that BC Distilled is back after a long 2 years and it seems only fitting that it is one of our very first events back in person. Join us April 5th at 1:00 PM PDT to chat with Alex Hamer- the man behind the event!

Laurie & Lennon

Laurie & Lennon

Lennon and Laurie have been on a wonderful journey for the past 5 years as an Acreddited Facility Dog Team. Lennon has worked at two middle schools and continues to put his cape on every morning with a spring in his step.  Laurie and Lennon both enjoy hiking on their...