Introducing the PADS Whitecaps Litter!
PADS and the Vancouver Whitecaps are excited to partner together to raise a litter of future life-changing assistance dogs - and you can join the team!
PADS IN BLOOM – CALGARY
Our Hanging Basket Fundraiser is back, just in time for Mother’s Day!
PUPPY DAYS – BURNABY
Join us and learn more about Puppy-Raising, Breeder-Caretaking, and other volunteering roles at PADS. You’ll also get to meet some of our amazing volunteers and puppies of course!
NEWS & STORIES
Delta Optimist: Delta assistance dogs lighten the mood at Invictus Games
At Invictus Games 2025, assistance dogs from Delta supported veterans. These professionally trained dogs helped alleviate stress and ease the psychological challenges faced by participants.
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin at Invictus Games 2025. They provided support to the competing athletes and their families.
Peace Arch News: Surrey clinic marks 10 years supporting victims of violence
The Embrace Clinic in Surrey has provided medical care to over 5,000 survivors of violence since its opening in January 2015. Located in the Shirley Dean Pavilion, the clinic offers services including injury treatment, infection screening, and referrals to community resources.
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!
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...
Rita | February 2025
February flew by! This month started with lots of playing in the snow! I also attended the Puppy Puddle at Invictus Games 2025. I met so many people from around the world who stopped by to give me a scratch. During my raiser's university lectures, I’m getting good at...