Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Our Stories
Meet Zen and his partner Cst. Michele McKnight. Together they work at VPD Employee Wellness Unit, supporting the Vancouver Police Department. We are so proud of this placement as we know that police officers are at a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression due...
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 2021 Graduates, News, Our Stories
Meet Chantilly and her partner Ms.Karen. Together they spread Chantilly’s magic at an elementary school helping spread calm, love and understanding where ever they go. Chantilly was whelped in the Westcoast Region by Ronnie and Rob and was then raised by a...
Saturday, October 2, 2021 | Careers
INSTRUCTOR'S ASSISTANT | POSITION FILLED Overview Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) is a registered charity that provides professionally trained assistance dogs to persons with physical disabilities or hearing loss who reside in the western provinces of Canada.Β ...
Friday, September 10, 2021 | News, Reports, Uncategorized
PADS Audited Financial Statements | 2020 PADS 2020 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP 2020 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DOWNLOAD...
Friday, June 11, 2021 | News
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!Β During these...
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Careers, Uncategorized
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN PADS is seeking an 8 week summer student (37.5 hrs/week) through the Canada Summer Jobs program for the role ofΒ Graphic Design Intern.Β Β Do you have a great eye for design and an ability to think creatively while working...
Monday, December 21, 2020 | News
I first became involved with PADS because I wanted to raise a puppy in my classroom (I think there should be a puppy or dog in every classroom!).Β However, before that could happen, I retired.Β That was about five years ago now and Iβve been volunteering as a raiser...
Friday, December 18, 2020 | News
My connection to PADS goes back about 14 years ago when my dog-loving daughter, Tara, heard about PADS and became a volunteer puppy-raiser. She comes from a family of dog-lovers and grew up with one pet dog after another. Since PADS came into her life, I canβt keep...
Thursday, December 17, 2020 | Careers, News
THE POSITION The Assistant Puppy Trainer position is a brand new entry-level position in the Puppy-Raising Program (PRP) with planned advancement through to Puppy Raising Instructor (minimum 4 year process). The Assistant Puppy Trainer is part of an...
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | Legends, News
Leahy was truly an exceptional PADS Service Dog with a long career helping her partner Anya.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | Legends, News
Macbeth touched thousands of lives and had the longest working career in the history of PADS.
Monday, December 14, 2020 | Legends, News
One could write pages about the impact that Caber has had on those affected by trauma.
Monday, December 14, 2020 | Pawcast
Meet the BC Creeks Litter Click on the video below to watch the Pawcast from Tuesday, December 15th at 1:00 PM PST featuring the BC Creeks...
Thursday, November 26, 2020 | Careers, News, Uncategorized
Qualifications: Registered Veterinary Technician Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) Ability to learn new computer programs (cloud-based database) Hours of Work: 10 hours per week, flexible hours Some evening and weekend work required...
Friday, November 13, 2020 | AFD, News, Pawcast
Meet John & Summer Join us Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 PM PST as we meet John and Accredited Facility Dog Summer II. John and Summer are 2020 graduates and we are excited to hear about their partnership so...
Friday, November 13, 2020 | AFD, News, Pawcast
Meet Lindsay & Hero Click the video below to watch our conversation with Lindsay and Accredited Facility Dog Hero! Lindsay and Hero are 2020 graduates that work together in a school and we are excited to hear about their partnership so...
Friday, November 6, 2020 | News, Pawcast, Service Dog
Meet Steve & PADS WinnieΒ Join us as we catch up with Steve and his new service dog Winnie! Winnie is a 2020 PADS grad as we are so excited for the chance to hear how this team is...
Friday, October 23, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
The 2021 Calendar HAS ARRIVED! ORDER NOW meet our feature pups Cover (shown above): PADS Sunshine | Geoff Lister January – Cadet II BIll Ng February – Star Ty Brooks March – Elfin Beth Holbrook April – Marley & Minnie Katelyn Fuchs May...
Friday, October 23, 2020 | News, Pawcast
Join us at 1:00 pm pst to meet Krista and the Ballet Legends Litter.Β Tune in to hear Krista share her experience as a breeder caretaker and to see the Ballet Legends litter’s debut...
Thursday, September 17, 2020 | News, Pawcast, Service Dog
It Takes A Village This series is built to show just how many people touch a dog’s life as they travel from Whelping box to their client’s home. This series will focus on PADS Brite and highlight various aspects of her life at PADS. Click the links below...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
MEET OUR MOVERS: Kim PADS CABER & PADS Puma How they are Moving for PADS Kim, Caber and Puma have pledged to walk 100KM this month to raise money for PADS Β Why they are Moving for PADS When asked why she is moving for PADS Kim writes: “Why am I MOVEing?Β ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
MEET OUR MOVERS: Kevin & PADS PUPPY-IN-TRAINING SPARKΒ How they are Moving for PADS Kevin has pledged to climb 112,000 steps at the Wreck Beach Trail #7 at UBC. Each time Kevin visits he does 8 circuits of the stars (350 steps each way). His goal is to do these...
Monday, September 14, 2020 | Move, News
MEET OUR MOVERS: FLY BY FLINT Why they are Moving for PADS Lindi is MOVING for PADS because: “The reality is that it doesnβt just take awesome people to breed, raise and train service dogs, it takes a whole whack of money too. Β I believe that a little can go a...
Friday, September 11, 2020 | Move
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM FUELING UP THE MYSTERY THE MACHINE How they are Moving for PADS Scooby and Chantelle are going for bike rides together…. and this is not in the most conventional way. Running beside a bike is hard on pups joints, but pulling a trailer with...