βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Emily
Meet Emily Emily is known to many in the PADS community as Breeder Caretaker to retired PADS Chai, "Pupdate" Volunteer Extraordinaire, and as an amazingly supportive and kind young woman who is constantly looking for ways to support her fellow volunteers. Recently,...
ASSISTANT PUPPY TRAINER | POSITION FILLED
PADS is on the lookout for an additional on the ground Trainerβs Assistant to join our super star training team to help run classes, one-on-one training and assessments and assist with volunteer on-boarding and support. This is a full-time position including two...
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited ProgramΒ My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
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!
Arthur | December 2024
Arthur enjoyed his first Christmas and all the festivities that go along with the season! He rang in the New Year with his first New Yearβs party! Here is to 2025! Submitted by: Tamara
Dolce | December 2024
It is hard to believe that Dolce and I have been together for 11 months, and he is now 13 months old. He is maturing into a very handsome and lovely boy. This month was a busy one. I took Dolce to the Burnaby Village Museum to enjoy the Christmas Lights. We also had a...