NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Beans
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Beans III. In his own words, Dave shares his journey with PADS and meeting his new partner Beans!
Meet Team Smore
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Smore. In his own words, Smore’s partner tells how AFD Smore is making a positive impact in his role as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ at Rochester Elementary School.
Burnaby Puppy Days: Learn More About Volunteering
“Puppy Day” is a chance to learn more about volunteering at PADS. You’ll also get to meet some of our amazing volunteers and dogs in training!
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Kashtin | March 2025
Hello PADS Village. My name is Kashtin, and I am sooooo happy to be here. I came all the way to Vancouver from Maryland, USA - it was a long trip, but I'm told I behaved very well. I met a few different people while I was settling in and eventually ended up with my...
Taber | March 2025
Taber comes to the gym with Jay at Goodlife and Dana at Spray Lakes Recreation Center daily - sometimes to 2 gyms or classes a day! He is amazing and so well-behaved. He is calm and quiet and squeezes into the smallest space between treadmills. Everyone looks forward...