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...
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Our Stories
Meet PADS Tony and his handlers Dannielle and Murray. Together they work in a the Customized Learning Centre in Coquitlam School District. Tony’s clients speak very highly of the impact that Tony has on the class saying: “A number of students seek him out...
Monday, September 13, 2021 | Careers
POSITION FILLED: KENNEL COORDINATOR POSITION OVERVIEW The Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) is changing lives, one dog at a time. We are dedicated to breeding, raising, training and placing assistance dogs for persons with a physical disability or who are deaf or...
Thursday, August 26, 2021 | Pawcast
We are so grateful to our entire community for your amazing commitment and dedication to PADS throughout our 2021 MOVE for PADS Campaign. To thank you all we had a fabulous panel of clients joining us on the last day of MOVE August 31, to share about just how...
Monday, August 23, 2021 | Pawcast
Donate Now! Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to...
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | Move 2021
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS “I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog...
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | Move 2021
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn’t something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | Move 2021
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed “retro-bones” who may not be the fastest or...
