βDash has been so amazing to navigate the world with, and he's changed everything.β
Taylor, PADS Client
NEWS & STORIES
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE!Β During these...
PADS PTSD Program
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness Month. PTSD is a mental health disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. It is estimated that 9.2% of Canadians live with PTSD everyday. The PADS PTSD program trains...
Stormy and Brite 2021
Join us June 8th 1:00 PM PST as we catch up with Client Stormy and her Service Dog Brite! Β This incredible team has been matched for a little over a year and are very excited to share with us what they have learned about working as a team.
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!
Perry | December 2024
We had a busy month this December.Β We had to go to the grocery store several times and to the mall.Β I like the mall as there is a fun place to Jump on! I also got to go to the White Spot but had to sit under the table.Β I was very good though.Β I like to bring my...
Skaha III | December 2024
Hi there. My name is Skaha, and Iβm a female Labrador Retriever training to become a Pacific Assistance Dog. Iβm living my best puppy life in Kelowna, BC, with my amazing raisers. This is my very first monthly update, and Iβm excited to share a little bit about my...