βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Vancouver Sun: Canada’s first justice facility service dog, Caber, dies at 15
Outlet: Vancouver SunDate: August 22, 2023Author: Joseph Ruttle
CTV: βOur program is hurtingβ: Charity urgently needs volunteers to raise puppies in B.C.
Outlet: CTV VancouverDate: August 13, 2023Author: St. John Alexander
Burnaby Now: βCriticalβ: Volunteer shortage threatens supply of assistance dogs
Outlet: Burnaby NowDate: Aug 10, 2023 6:30 PMAuthor: Abhinaya Natesh
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!
Casper | January 2025
Hi friends! In January, I got to hang out with some puppy friends to finish up my Christmas vacation. I loved living with my poodle buddy Koda, and I also got to go play with AFD PADS Glossy! We had a blast running in the snow together. Then my raiser and I had to go...
Taber | January 2025
Taber has had an awesome month of January and welcomed 2025 with open paws!! He has matured quite a bit over the past month as he is now 17 months old, which shows when he is working and interacting with children and adults. He continues to be a loving pup who enjoys...