βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Stronger Together | Team Stark
August 2024 will be Juliet’s 6th year of partnership with PADS PTSD dog Stark. To help her write an update of how far she has come, she went all the way back to October 2018 and her graduation speech at PADS.
PADS Puppy Days
Join us Thursday, June 13th, Saturday, June 22nd, or Thursday, July 4th at the Burnaby Campus to learn about volunteering with PADS!
Say Cheese | Team Queso
QuesoΒ is Sarah’s fourth Mobility Dog from Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS), he has seamlessly become an incredible sidekick, enriching my daily life in ways I never thought possible.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Jones | January 2025
This month, Jones celebrated his birthday! He is excelling with his PTSD skill work. He is currently working on scent distractions, as he can sometimes pull hard to check out fun smells. He is also making lots of progress with nail trims. Jones continues to enjoy...
Nova III | January 2025
This month Nova III continues her studies as a Hearing Dog! She loves learning sound work and is working hard to perfect her Alert. She also celebrated her birthday this month! She is currently working on vocalizations, specifically whining, that have been observed...