PADS Shred Event
The much-loved PADS Shred Event is back! Gather your papers and join us in Burnaby on Saturday, May 30th from 10am-2pm as we shred to change lives. By donation.
Meet Susan and Jonathan
From raising their first puppy, Bear, to decades of volunteering and giving, Susan and Jonathan’s journey with PADS spans more than 30 years.
National Volunteer Week
As we mark National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment and say thank you to our incredible PADS volunteers.
PADS Calibri Retires After Almost 8 Years of Service
CTV News reports on PADS Calibri’s retirement from the Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST).
CBC PADS Visits YVR
Service dog trainees get familiarized with planes and airports
PADS Beaumont passes after over a decade of service
CJME News reports Weyburn police dog PADS Beaumont passes after over a decade of service. Learn more about his remarkable career and legacy.
Making travel fur-iendly: YVR teams up with PADS to improve accessibility
PADS’ partnership with YVR sees a new initiative take flight, giving service dogs exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells of an airport.
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | August 15, 2025
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin, who are participating in a charity tournament in Whitehorse this weekend to raise funds for support dogs for first responders.
ACCESSABILITY WEEK
PADS is partnering with Lime on an initiative to keep sidewalks clear for all pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges or low vision.
CTV: Meet Thorin the dog, the newest Yukon EMS employee
Thorin the dog is the newest employee with Yukon’s EMS.
CTV: Calgary PADS Puppies
Host of CTV Calgary Shaun Frenette shares news about PADS latest litter of puppies.
Vernon Matters: Dog day afternoon at Vernon pickleball facility
Puppies and pickleballers will come together this weekend at the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex in Vernon’s Marshall Fields.
Global TV: Saturday Sips: Puppies and sips for everyone
Jennifer Palma gets a chance to meet two hard-working assistance dogs, and the founder of BC Distilled, and learns how the public can help PADS flourish.
CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTV’s St John Alexander meets the Exclamation Litter and learns about what it takes to be a PADS Breeder Caretaker.
GET READY FOR TAX TIME
Sick and tired of having to sort out the trash at the depot? Want to help PADS in a fun and unique way? Well do we have the opportunity for you!
Burnabynow: ‘Shaelyn loved dogs’: $10K donation made to PADS in slain Burnaby Mountie’s name
Outlet: Burnabynow Date: March 14, 2024 Host: Cornelia Naylor READ...
MooseJaw Today: Victims of violent crime can seek comfort in Sven, a hard-working and lovable police dog
Outlet: Moose Jaw Today Date: February 22, 2024 Host: Aaron Walker READ...
CBC: BC Today: Feb 9 Sparse snowpack fuels drought fears | The role of assistance dogs
Outlet: CBC Vancouver Show: BC Today Date: February 9, 2024 Host: Dan Burritt Time: The segment featuring PADS starts at 38:35 minute mark VIEW...
TriCity News: The principal of this Coquitlam high school just got promoted
Outlet: Tri-City News Date: January 31, 2024 Author: Janis Cleugh READ...
Powell River PEAK: Powell River RCMP welcome accredited justice facility dog
Outlet: Powell River PEAK Date: November 12, 2023 READ...
Kimberley Bulletin: Trauma dog West retires after six years with Cranbrook RCMP
Outlet: Kimberley Bulletin Date: October 3, 2023 Author: Paul Rodgers READ...
Burnaby Now: Giant pickleball tournament to aid Burnaby-based assistance dog program
Outlet: Burnaby Now Date: September 22, 2023 Author: Cornelia Naylor READ...
CTV News: Pickleball tournament to support PADS
Outlet: CTV News Date: September 20, 2023 Host: Mi-Jung Lee Author: Peter Bremner WATCH...