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β€œDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.”

Taylor, PADS Client

NEWS & STORIES

Zen’s Journey

Zen’s Journey

Meet Zen and his partner Cst. Michele McKnight. Together they work at VPD Employee Wellness Unit, supporting the Vancouver Police Department. We are so proud of this placement as we know that police officers are at a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression due...

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Chantilly’s Journey

Chantilly’s Journey

Meet Chantilly and her partner Ms.Karen. Together they spread Chantilly's magic at an elementary school helping spread calm, love and understanding where ever they go. Chantilly was whelped in the Westcoast Region by Ronnie and Rob and was then raised by a community...

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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!

Dior | December 2024

Dior | December 2024

Dior's December was relatively quiet as she recovered from her spay surgery the first two weeks of the month and snuggled with her raiser for most of the second who had the latest respiratory 'bug' that was making the rounds. Dior was sad to miss several events due to...

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DK | December 2024

DK | December 2024

December was a busy month full of Christmas festivities and visitors. I so enjoy it when folks come to visit, and I am doing well staying on my bed when company arrives. Santa brought me some fun new presents. We had a lot of fun selling 50/50 tickets at the Vernon...

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