A New Paw Forward for BC

It was an amazing day for Assistance Dog users in British Columbia. We gathered along with our partners from BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services in the BC Legislature as the proposed BC Guide and Service Dog Act was introduced by the honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister...

Lisa & Rowan

“As a PADS Accredited Facility Dog (AFD)ย dog, Rowanโ€™s job is unique and invaluable. Together, Rowan and I work directly with clients of all ages and with various disabilities using Animal Assisted Therapy. ย As a registered nurse, I will plan out the interactions...

Clayton & Ember

โ€œMy PADSโ€™ dog Ember and I were matched as a team in the summer of 2010.ย  Since then she has been a wonderful addition to all aspects of my life, especially with my last year in high school. When I drop an object on the floor or need to open a door, Ember can assist me...

Sare & Fraser

“Fraser has been a member of the Department of Psychology at BC Childrenโ€™s Hospital for more thanย two-and-a-halfย years.ย  He works with the medical psychologists in the hospital, caring for children with a variety of health issues (mostly children with epilepsy...

Carol Ann & Basil

“In 1987, I was on a bus in Toronto.ย  Looking out the window, I saw a woman in a wheelchair with a black lab.ย  My first reaction (which was not to be corrected for several years!) was … โ€œLook at that poor woman.ย  Sheโ€™s in a wheelchairย and blind … but...