Friday, February 25, 2022 | Careers, News
DIGITAL Engagement & ACCESSIBILITY Coordinator Position Filled | Communications Coordinator (Level 2) | Full Time Temporary - Maternity Leave Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks. You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. “What is better than puppy...
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | News, Newsletters
2022 WINTER Newsletter Download The 2022 Winter Newsletter HELP CHANGE MORE LIVESYour support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible....
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Pawcast
Join us as we chat with Alina, PADS Puppy-Raiser and the president of Campus Canines! Alina is a 4th-year student at UBC studying Biology and Puppy-Raiser to 10-month-old PADS Fleetwood. “I’ve had a passion for dogs for as long as I can remember, as...
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Okanagan, Pawcast
Join us January 25th as we catch up with Murray and Tony! Tony works at the Customized Learning Centre, a small high school alternate program in Coquitlam School District. Tony spends his day with Murray (handler) or Dannielle, Youth Worker (trained co-handler),...
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Pawcast
Tune in on February 22nd at 1:00 PM PST to hear how PADS has grown over the past 35 years and hear where we’re headed! We’ll be joined by two very special guests: PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and Past Board Chair Marga Vogel. We look forward to...
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Pawcast, Service Dog
Join us on January 11th at 1:00 pm PST as we catch up with Lindsey and her Service Dog Iroko Lindsey describes Iroko as loyal attentive and strong. “He is a high energy dog who pushes me to bring my level to his. He helps me pick up everything I drop and I drop...
Monday, December 20, 2021 | Pawcast
Our Advanced Trainer Miranda is back by popular demand to talk about her work with the Advanced Dogs in Calgary! Register...
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Meet Kaden and his new best friend Cana. This amazing pair were matched as part of the PADS VIP program in 2021. Kaden calls Cana his “new best friend forever” and is overjoyed about the new addition to their family. When asked to share about how Cana...
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’...
Sunday, December 12, 2021 | Careers, News
marketing & media coordinator Accepting Applications | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
