MARY-JO & JOLIE

MARY-JO & JOLIE

โ€œThis amazing dog, Jolie, saved me last night. In the world of Quadriplegia is a condition known as โ€˜Autonomic Disreflexiaโ€™ it is an adaptive warning system for those who cant feel normally, when something is wrong – or the body is trying to get your attention due to pain/discomfort/or a problem.

DAVE & JASPER

DAVE & JASPER

DAVE & JASPER โ€œAround the age of 30 I was diagnosed with an adult onset type of Muscular Dystrophy. This condition eventually led to me needing this power chair I now sit in, as well as increased need for support from friends and family. When I heard about PADS on the...
LOVE ME DO

LOVE ME DO

Early mornings, late nights, excitement mixed with anxiety, lots of cuddling, and unauthorized puppy parties are just some of the things that Jocelyn and Marie experienced during their first 5 months as breeders caretakers for PADSโ€™ Roma and her โ€œBeatles Litterโ€. Their passion for labradors, social work, and their friendโ€™s enthusiasm about the organization made PADS an obvious choice to volunteer for.

A New Paw Forward for BC

A New Paw Forward for BC

It was an amazing day for Assistance Dog users in British Columbia. We gathered along with our partners from BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services in the BC Legislature as the proposed BC Guide and Service Dog Act was introduced by the honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister...