Thursday, March 12, 2015 | News
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...
Thursday, February 26, 2015 | Reports
The 2015 PADS Audited Financial Statements were prepared by Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants
Monday, September 1, 2014 | Newsletters
2014 Newsletter Paws For Thought 2014 PADSNews_FINALa Download...
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 | Reports
The 2014 Audited Financial Statements were prepared by: Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants.
Saturday, September 22, 2012 | Our Stories
“As a PADS Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) dog, Rowan’s job is unique and invaluable. Together, Rowan and I work directly with clients of all ages and with various disabilities using Animal Assisted Therapy. As a registered nurse, I will plan out the interactions...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | Our Stories
“My PADS’ dog Ember and I were matched as a team in the summer of 2010. Since then she has been a wonderful addition to all aspects of my life, especially with my last year in high school. When I drop an object on the floor or need to open a door, Ember can assist me...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | Our Stories
“Fraser has been a member of the Department of Psychology at BC Children’s Hospital for more than two-and-a-half years. He works with the medical psychologists in the hospital, caring for children with a variety of health issues (mostly children with epilepsy...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 | Our Stories
“In 1987, I was on a bus in Toronto. Looking out the window, I saw a woman in a wheelchair with a black lab. My first reaction (which was not to be corrected for several years!) was … “Look at that poor woman. She’s in a wheelchair and blind … but...