PADS Legends
Meet our “PADS Legends!” We know that each and every PADS Dog is a legend in their own way, providing life-changing support to their partner or community.
Our plush “Legends” are symbolic and represent many, many amazing dogs. The “Legends” initiative was designed to honour the spirit of each and every dog that has fulfilled our mission of changing lives, while providing ongoing funding for future generations of living, breathing PADS Legends.
This ongoing fundraising initiative launched in 2020 with three limited edition plush: Leahy, Macbeth and Caber (learn more about each of them below).
MEET THE LEGENDS
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
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! During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
COVID Heroes Award – Okanagan
Our Okanagan Covid Heroes are Barb & Erik Danielson and Brian and Jackie Doucette – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Calgary
Our Calgary Covid Heroes include the Advanced Training Team, Lannie Anderson and Mike Ottenbreit – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – West Coast
Our West Coast Covid Heroes are Cindy Masaro, Lindi Porter, Tessa Matsuzaki & Meredith Areskoug – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
COVID Heroes Award – Vancouver Island
Our Vancouver Island Covid Heroes are Corry & Rich Hannah, Linda Austin, Lorri-Anne Furnemont and Nancy Klinger – click to read more about their amazing contributions.
Calgary Volunteer of the Year Award – 2020
Our Calgary Volunteer of the Year for 2020 is Lauren Hamilton! Click the post to read more.
Adopt a Legend Now!
Check out the PADS online store to adopt your favourite legend today (or the full set!)!
Nominate A Legend Now!
Want to have your say on which dog(s) are chosen for the next PADS Legend? Fill out the nomination form now.