βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Alex
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
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. Β Laurie and Lennon both enjoy hiking on their...
Digital Engagement & Accessibility Coordinator | Position Filled
Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks.Β You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. βWhat is better than puppy cuddles?β you ask?! Changing lives!Β Β PADSβ Communications Team is at its core about Community Engagement β we have the privilege of connecting...
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!
Orbit | January 2025
January - What a juxtaposition with a busy December! I was spayed at the beginning of the month so my raiser decided that we would have a staycation and spend 2 weeks just hanging out together in the house. I was a rock star and could see that she had a little bit of...
Haynes | January 2025
'Tis the season to learn! Haynes spent the final days of 2024 working on mealtime manners, which completely paid off as houseguests were impressed by his impeccable etiquette. His foster pawrents even taught him to ignore his food and walk up to them instead! Teething...