Meet Pat and Orca
Join us Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 PM PST when we chat with Pat and AFD PADS Orca of the Provincial Overdose Mobile Response Team.
Instructor’s Assistant | Accepting Applications
The Instructorβs Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADSβ facilities.
In loving memory of Nancy Kemble
It’s with immense sorrow that we share that Nancy Kemble, a beloved member of our PADS family, lost her valiant battle with Cancer on Friday, November 11, 2022. Nancy has worn many hats at PADS – board member, board Chair, volunteer, donor, advocate and...Nancy
CONTINUE NANCY’S LIFE-CHANGING WORK Throughout her career at Scotia Wealth Management Nancy worked tirelessly – she did the same for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS). In her current battle with Cancer, she’s expressed the desire to ensure the...
Meet Hugo + Toast
Join us Tuesday, October 25th at 1:00 PM PDT when speak with Karlissa and Kenedi of Hugo + Toast, our new Corporate Sponsors.
Adventures of Sawyer Part 2
Join us Tuesday, October 11th at 1:00 PM PDT for our second instalment of the “Adventures with Sawyer Series”! We will we catch up with her Puppy-Raiser Jackie and see what they have been working on!
ADI Accreditation
PADS was presented with our fifth Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation at the #ADITogether conference in Concord, California last week.
Meet Dave and Jasper
Join us Tuesday, September 27th at 1:00 PM PDT when we catch up with Dave and his Service Dog PADS Jasper. This dynamic duo was matched back in 2015 and have been going strong and steady ever since.
Meet Jackie and Sawyer
Join us on Tuesday, September 13th at 1PM PDT, when we check in with Jackie our Breeding and Puppy Program Manager, who has just started Puppy-Raising PADS Sawyer, who comes to us from Career Dogs Australia.
Meet Tia and Merlot
Join us on Tuesday, August 23rd at 1PM PDT, when we catch up with Tia and PADS Merlot of “How Merlot Can You Go”, our top individual fundraiser of 2022 to date!
In a New Light
We are honoured and overwhelmed to finally get to share this film with our community. It documents the journey of our client Juliet Walden and PADS PTSD Service Dog Stark. This STORYHIVE Documentary was produced by our dear friends, the incredibly talented Mack Stannard and Maddy Chang…
Meet Grete and ο»ΏAngela
Guests Grete Eide and Angela Bentivegna, Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Assessors, and PADS CEO, Laura Watamanuk, will join us live on Tune in Tuesday on August 9th at 1PM PDT.
Meet Ella of Sew Awesome
Join us Tuesday, July 26th at 1:00 PM PDT when we chat with young entrepreneur Ella of Sew Awesome who is making dog bandanas to support a PADS puppy-in-training.
Call for Applications
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PADS BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABOUT YOU You are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected You have a proven work ethic that is responsive You take responsibility for your actions, and honor...
Meet Ruth and Victoria
Join us Tuesday, July 12th at 1:00 PM PDT when we visit with Ruth and Victoria, Breeder Caretakers of PADS Strudel and her Encanto Litter.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | POSITION FILLED
PADS is seeking a Director of Development based out of Burnaby, British Columbia.
DIRECTOR OF CANINE OPERATIONS | POSITION FILLED
PADS is seeking a Director of Canine Operations based out of our Burnaby Campus.
Meet Trish and Shale
Join us on Tuesday, June 28th at 1PM PDT, when we catch up with our newest Hearing Dog Team, Trish and PADS Shale.
PUPPY PROGRAM TRAINER (OKANAGAN) | POSITION FILLED
PADS is seeking a part-time Puppy Program Trainer for our Okanagan Region.
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2021
PADS Audited Financial Statements | 2021 PADS 2021 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP 2021 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DOWNLOAD...
Holiday Giving | Meet Sgt Tia Froh & Merlot
Give a Gift that Makes a Difference Your gift ensures… …children that have been victims of crime or trauma have a friend like Merlot when they need it most; …veterans and first responders have a highly trained dog to help them battle PTSD;...
Woodstock’s Journey
Meet Ken and his new partner Woodstock. Together they take on the world one step at a time. Woodstock was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Marie & Jocelyn, and stayed there to be raised by his puppy-raisers Rachel & Mark. Woodstock was known throughout...
Linen’s Journey
Meet Linen and her new partner Carlin. Together they recently passed team training and are busy getting to know each other and laying the ground work for what is sure to be an amazing partnership. Linen was whelped in Calgary by Breeder Caretakers Dorothy & Kevin...