βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Dorothy & Kevin
Tune in this Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 PM PDT to hear from our Calgary-based volunteer Breeder Caretakers Dorothy & Kevin currently caring for the Camper Van litter!
National Therapy Dog Day
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 DogΒ (AFD) and a Therapy Dog?Β The analogy we like to use is that a Therapy Dog is to an...
Meet Emily
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.
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!
Kiara II | January 2025
Kiara left her litter on January 24th and has begun her journey as a Puppy in Training.Β She has been working on getting settled, learning the house rules,Β and starting her training.Β Β She's been doing great on her own, as well as when she spends time with PADS...
Morena | January 2025
January was a busy month for first-time mom Morena. She took care of her pups until they went to their raisers at the end of the month. She enjoyed spending time with the pups and teaching them her favourite game of tug. She took full advantage of the times she was...