National Therapy Dog Day

National Therapy Dog Day

Saturday, April 30, 2022 | News

April 30th is National Therapy Dog Day, and one of the questions our staff, trainers and volunteers often get asked is this: What is the difference between an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) and a Therapy Dog?  The analogy we like to use is that a Therapy Dog is to an...
Meet Emily

Meet Emily

Thursday, April 14, 2022 | Pawcast

Tune in this Tuesday April 19 at 1:00 PM PDT to hear from Puppy-Raiser Emily Nelson! Emily started volunteering with PADS in 2013 to fulfill a middle school Pay-it-Forward project.

Public Statement: COVID-19

Monday, March 28, 2022 | News, Uncategorized

PUBLIC STATEMENT: COVID-19 Last Updated: March 28, 2022 It’s with a sense of excitement, relief and trepidation that we take what may be one of our last pivots in regards to Covid-19.  In light of both the gov’t of BC and AB changes to mandates and requirements, here...
Meet Alex

Meet Alex

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | Pawcast

We are so pleased to announce that BC Distilled is back after a long 2 years and it seems only fitting that it is one of our very first events back in person. Join us April 5th at 1:00 PM PDT to chat with Alex Hamer- the man behind the event!

Laurie & Lennon

Laurie & Lennon

Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | Pawcast

Lennon and Laurie have been on a wonderful journey for the past 5 years as an Acreddited Facility Dog Team. Lennon has worked at two middle schools and continues to put his cape on every morning with a spring in his step.  Laurie and Lennon both enjoy hiking on their...

Digital Engagement & Accessibility Coordinator | Position Filled

Friday, February 25, 2022 | Careers, News

DIGITAL Engagement & ACCESSIBILITY Coordinator Position Filled | Communications Coordinator (Level 2) | Full Time Temporary - Maternity Leave Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks.  You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. “What is better than puppy...