Gaia at Canuck Place

Gaia at Canuck Place

PADS Gaia: Canuck Place’s Newest TEAM MEMBER PADS Gaia started her new job at Canuck Place Childrenโ€™s Hospice in Vancouver as an Accredited Facility Dog. She will be supporting the care of children with life-threatening illnesses. Gaia works alongside two...
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...

George: “Why I give to PADS”

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!).ย  However, before that could happen, I retired.ย  That was about five years ago now and Iโ€™ve been volunteering as a raiser...
Glenora: “Why I give to PADS”

Glenora: “Why I give to PADS”

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 canโ€™t keep...

Assistant Puppy Trainer | Position Filled

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...
Leahy: 2020 Legends

Leahy: 2020 Legends

Leahy was truly an exceptional PADS Service Dog with a long career helping her partner Anya.