βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Murray and Tony
Join us January 25th as we catch up with Murray and Tony! Tony works at the Customized Learning Centre, a small high school alternate program in Coquitlam School District.Β Tony spends his day with Murray (handler) or Dannielle, Youth Worker (trained co-handler),...
Lindsey & Iroko
Join us on January 11th at 1:00 pm PST as we catch up with Lindsey and her Service Dog Iroko Lindsey describes Iroko as loyal attentive and strong. "He is a high energy dog who pushes me to bring my level to his. He helps me pick up everything I drop and I drop lots!...
Advanced Trainer Miranda
Our Advanced Trainer Miranda is back by popular demand to talk about her work with the Advanced Dogs in Calgary!Β
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!
Meadow II | January 2025
Hi, I'm Meadow! I've only been with my new raisers for a week so not too much to report. They say I'm a sweetheart, I love my kennel, I'm good at toileting and pretty chill in the house. I've met all of my human family, and they all think I'm pretty cute. I've been to...
Tzar | January 2025
We've had a pretty quiet month after a busy Christmas. We run errands 3-4 times a week, and Tzar usually has excellent, in-cape behaviour at the stores.Β We've been working on off-leash recall lately, and he does quite well unless there are other dogs around.Β Tzar...