βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Meet the adorable working animals of UBC: From fierce mousers to guiding paws
Outlet: UBC News Date: September 19, 2023 Author: Lui Xia Lee
Global TV: The healing power of PADS dogs
Outlet: Global New Date: September 16, 2023 Host: Jennifer Palma
Meet Christian and PADS Sadie
Join us onΒ Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring another one of our incredible Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the Vancouver Police Department β Christian and PADS Sadie.
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!
Minnie II | January 2025
Themes of the month:- changing things up (walking to a dog park, but not entering it; driving to PADS campus, but staying in the car; seeing a perch pot or a yellow cape in front of us, but hearing "kennel" or "bed", for example...)- wherever we went, we tried to stop...
Patty | January 2025
January has been a whirlwind of new sights, sounds, and tail wags. Our condo transformed into a mini construction zone with workers and loud tools galore. Patty happily welcomed them all and snored away in the kennel, even through all the loud noises. She also enjoyed...