Nala’s First Litter

Nala’s First Litter

Meet the PADS Horse Colours Litter! Watch the video to learn the names of PADS Nala’s first...
Meet the Shires Litter

Meet the Shires Litter

Meet our PADSShiresLitter (AKA Devon’s ‘Shires’) and today’s Tune-in-Tuesday Guests. ⁠ ⁠ Cheshire (F)⁠ York II (M)⁠ Dorset (F)⁠ Gloucester (pronounced Gloss-ter) (F)⁠ Somerset (F)⁠ ⁠ This litter’s amazing breeder caretakers even included...
A collaborative effort towards better working dogs

A collaborative effort towards better working dogs

A collaborative effort towards better working dogs We are excited to share with you that PADS is participating in a new program to raise selected puppies for possible export as young adults to be breeding dogs in assistance dog programs in Europe and Oceania. Taking...
PUPPIES IN FLIGHT TERRY

PUPPIES IN FLIGHT TERRY

Meet Terry, a dear friend of PADS that we met through the American Airlines Puppies In Flight program. ⁠ ✈️ These active or retired American Airlines employees volunteer to transport puppies from one ADI school to another in cabin! This amazing program...
ALLISON & ANGEL

ALLISON & ANGEL

Join us on March 23rd to catch up with second-time puppy raiser Allison. Allison’s first puppy was Angel’s mom PADS Valentine and now is currently raising PADS Angel! Register using the link below to join us! Register for Pawcast...
Kevin & Spark

Kevin & Spark

Click the video below to hear about Kevin’s important roles at PADS as a Puppy-Raiser, Office Volunteer and Pupdate volunteer...

Meredith & Henrik

Click the link below to hear from Puppy Raisers Meredith and Henrik. Together this dynamic duo has raised a total of 9 pups, often welcoming two pups into their home at a time. Tune in to learn more about their PADS Puppy-Raising journey and to find out what...
Tonya and Kylo

Tonya and Kylo

Click the link below to watch our interview with Tonya and her Service Dog PADS Kylo. Tune in to hear about the work Kylo does and about their amazing...
LEAH & SMOKEY

LEAH & SMOKEY

Click the Video to meet Leah and her AFD Partner Smokey. Leah is a clinical counsellor as well as a school counsellor.  In both her roles Smokey works with her providing love, comfort and support. Leah says that she has noticed that often people will connect first...

Tiff and Mosley

Mosley now lives with her Puppy-Raiser Tiff and released PADS Bonnie. Watch the video below to hear about how PADS Mosley is adjusting to life outside of her whelping...
Dave and Jasper

Dave and Jasper

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM JASPER & DAVE When asked what PADS means to him Dave writes:   “Jasper and I have been a Certified Assistance PADS Dog Team for over 5 fantastic years now. Our bond and partnership has gone so far beyond any hopes and expectations I...
Diane

Diane

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM DIANE – GIANTS HEAD CHALLENGE Diane How they are Moving for PADS Diane is a PADS puppy raiser in the Okanagan who is MOVEing for PADS this summer by hiking Giant’s Head (It is a 3 km hike up with elevation of 350 meters) every other day...
Kerry

Kerry

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PUSHUPS FOR PUPS How they are Moving for PADS For every dollar donated to her campaign, Kerry will do 1 push up. Kerry says “I chose push-ups because they are hard for me and I thought a challenge would keep me motivated.  It also makes me...
Dana & Brushy

Dana & Brushy

MEET OUR MOVERS: BRUSHY & DANA How they are Moving for PADS Dana is running 1 KM for every $10 donated to her campaign. She says “I’m just beginning my running journey again so I try to run 3-5km 3-5 days a week. I’ve started to recruit my medium-sized...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco

Cathy, Shawn & Greco

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren’t exactly spring chickens, so we...
Nicole and Walker

Nicole and Walker

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because “Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!

PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS – all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at...
How Merlot Can You Go

How Merlot Can You Go

MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO?  How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of  different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
Trails with Tails

Trails with Tails

MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Trails with tails  How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS.  Their Team Captain Suzanne has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily

Charge On with Chai & Emily

MEET OUR MOVERS:  Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th – September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne.  Why they are Moving for...
Pedalling for PADS

Pedalling for PADS

Conclusion Of Journey Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. Watch the Live stream MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING...
Rose and Elphie

Rose and Elphie

Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie....
Kristy and Hayward

Kristy and Hayward

Join us on August 11th at 1:00 pm to hear how Kristy and her family benefit from having VIP Hayward in their family.  Make sure to click the link below to...
ERICA AND DELRAY

ERICA AND DELRAY

Check out the video below to learn more about the important work Erika and AFD Delray do with Alberta EMS...