βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Vernon Matters: Dog day afternoon at Vernon pickleball facility
Puppies and pickleballers will come together this weekend at the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex in Vernonβs Marshall Fields.
Global TV: Saturday Sips: Puppies and sips for everyone
Jennifer Palma gets a chance to meet two hard-working assistance dogs, and the founder of BC Distilled, and learns how the public can help PADS flourish.
CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTV’s St John Alexander meets the Exclamation Litter and learns about what it takes to be a PADS Breeder Caretaker.
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!
Petra | January 2025
With most of the foundations down, Petra spent this month learning some new things! We have introduced her to both a manual and a power wheelchair. She is also learning how to retrieve items to the footplate! We have also been working on her tugging open doors and...
Cynder | January 2025
Cynder has had a wonderful start to 2025. She has explored many new places and had her second trip on the ferry. She explored some new beaches. Sheβs learning to settle at restaurants and coffee shops and loves going anywhere. She is an amazing pup! Submitted by: Pam...