NEWS & STORIES
30 Stories for 30 Years – Vivian & Milan
I received PADS Accredited Facility Dog Milan in July of 2016. The work that she does with my clients and the enormous impact that she has had on my workplace goes with out saying. She is exactly as advertised.
30 Stories for 30 Years – Meredith
About seven years ago we were in a great period of transition; jobs were changing and our hopes of having a family were dashed by illness and long adoption waiting lists. While out walking one day, we spotted a woman walking a yellow lab with a bright yellow cape. We saw the PADS logo and started talking about what it would be like to give back to the community like that.
30 Stories for 30 Years – Marcia & Marshall
Marshall alerted me to all the sounds in my environment that I cannot hear – the smoke detector, timer, telephone, alarm clock and people knocking at the door. With his help I was connected to the world of sound around me. He took his job very seriously and I learned to trust him completely, he was never wrong. He worked 24/7. He gave me confidence. He could, by virtue of his smoke detector alerts, even safe my life.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven
We thrive off the passion of the people who have decided to join the PADS Family.
PADS currently runs volunteer programs in the BC Lower Mainland & Okanagan as well as in Calgary, AB., and is a fully accredited member of Assistance Dogs International.
pupdates
FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Marni | February 2025
Hello Pupsters! Wow! I am so excited to share with you the amazing February I had! My Hoomas and I had the great opportunity to volunteer at the Invictus Games in Vancouver! It started with a long drive from Calgary back to Vancouver, where I was so good and didn't...
Sparx | February 2025
Hi hooman friends! It’s me, Sparx, back with my February update! This month, I got to be an official volunteer at the Invictus Games in the Puppy Puddle! So many people wanted to cuddle me (obviously, I am very soft), and there was a huge crowd with a big band...