Each year at PADS we gather to celebrate our people and our community. We truly appreciate the sacrifice AND gifts that come from leading a life of service. The sacrifice comes by way of time, energy and resources and generally speaking, it can take you away from things that one sometimes might rather be doing. But our hope for each of our volunteers is that the gifts far outweigh the sacrifice. You tend to say that you love PADS, you love our community, you love the dogs, you love learning and you love being part of such an extraordinary mission.

This page is a collection of the Volunteer Award Winners from 2019 onwards. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments!

Covid Heroes

The 2020 -2021 year has been an undeniably challenging one – for all of us at PADS. It also has meant that new volunteer roles had to be developed on the fly to support new ways of doing business – many of these individuals took on increased workloads related to COVID-19 and some provided specialized expertise or skills that we’ve never needed before. To each of them we are grateful!

Adopted: Felix

Adopted: Felix

by | Feb 2, 2024 |

Felix is an energetic, inquisitive boy. He’s a happy dog who loves his human and canine friends. Felix enjoys keeping his mind and body busy with sniffing, playing, and solving food puzzles!

Adopted: Pearl

Adopted: Pearl

by | Jan 11, 2024 |

Party Girl Pearl is a friend to all dogs she meets, and is also good with cats.  She grew up in a home with children and loves to cuddle and play with ‘her’ kids.  Pearl will be a wonderful addition to an active family looking for an energetic adventure buddy.

2023 Winter Newsletter

2023 Winter Newsletter

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

by | Nov 22, 2023 | ,

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

by | Nov 17, 2023 | ,

On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

by | Sep 25, 2023 | ,

We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...

Volunteers of the year

Each year this award is presented to a volunteer in each region who has shown remarkable commitment to PADS and our organization’s mission.
Adopted: Felix

Adopted: Felix

by | Feb 2, 2024 |

Felix is an energetic, inquisitive boy. He’s a happy dog who loves his human and canine friends. Felix enjoys keeping his mind and body busy with sniffing, playing, and solving food puzzles!

Adopted: Pearl

Adopted: Pearl

by | Jan 11, 2024 |

Party Girl Pearl is a friend to all dogs she meets, and is also good with cats.  She grew up in a home with children and loves to cuddle and play with ‘her’ kids.  Pearl will be a wonderful addition to an active family looking for an energetic adventure buddy.

2023 Winter Newsletter

2023 Winter Newsletter

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

by | Nov 22, 2023 | ,

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

by | Nov 17, 2023 | ,

On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

by | Sep 25, 2023 | ,

We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...

Spirit of PADS award

This award is awarded to  volunteers that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to PADS and our community in their efforts to support PADS’ mission and vision and is  awarded each year to one or more volunteers (or household).  

Adopted: Felix

Adopted: Felix

by | Feb 2, 2024 |

Felix is an energetic, inquisitive boy. He’s a happy dog who loves his human and canine friends. Felix enjoys keeping his mind and body busy with sniffing, playing, and solving food puzzles!

Adopted: Pearl

Adopted: Pearl

by | Jan 11, 2024 |

Party Girl Pearl is a friend to all dogs she meets, and is also good with cats.  She grew up in a home with children and loves to cuddle and play with ‘her’ kids.  Pearl will be a wonderful addition to an active family looking for an energetic adventure buddy.

2023 Winter Newsletter

2023 Winter Newsletter

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

by | Nov 22, 2023 | ,

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

by | Nov 17, 2023 | ,

On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

by | Sep 25, 2023 | ,

We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...

Verne Trevoy award

Verne Trevoy was a Calgary volunteer, a PADS client, and an extraordinary gentleman.  With his partner, PADS Service Dog Charlie, at his side, was the heart and soul of the Calgary program. Verne was single handedly responsible for recruiting countless volunteers, donors and even staff to our cause with his gentle, yet passionate, dedication.  

This award is presented to a Calgary volunteer (or household) when there is a recipient who exemplifies Verne’s passion and dedication.

Adopted: Felix

Adopted: Felix

by | Feb 2, 2024 |

Felix is an energetic, inquisitive boy. He’s a happy dog who loves his human and canine friends. Felix enjoys keeping his mind and body busy with sniffing, playing, and solving food puzzles!

Adopted: Pearl

Adopted: Pearl

by | Jan 11, 2024 |

Party Girl Pearl is a friend to all dogs she meets, and is also good with cats.  She grew up in a home with children and loves to cuddle and play with ‘her’ kids.  Pearl will be a wonderful addition to an active family looking for an energetic adventure buddy.

2023 Winter Newsletter

2023 Winter Newsletter

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

by | Nov 22, 2023 | ,

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

by | Nov 17, 2023 | ,

On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

by | Sep 25, 2023 | ,

We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...

Juanita Valentine award

 

The Juanita Valentine Award is named for this fiesty lady that spent a lifetime supporting PADS with ferocious tenacity, perseverance, and love. This award is now presented only when there is a recipient that reflects her remarkable spirit and commitment. May be presented to any volunteer (or household) in British Columbia.

Adopted: Felix

Adopted: Felix

by | Feb 2, 2024 |

Felix is an energetic, inquisitive boy. He’s a happy dog who loves his human and canine friends. Felix enjoys keeping his mind and body busy with sniffing, playing, and solving food puzzles!

Adopted: Pearl

Adopted: Pearl

by | Jan 11, 2024 |

Party Girl Pearl is a friend to all dogs she meets, and is also good with cats.  She grew up in a home with children and loves to cuddle and play with ‘her’ kids.  Pearl will be a wonderful addition to an active family looking for an energetic adventure buddy.

2023 Winter Newsletter

2023 Winter Newsletter

by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

Meet the Pumpkin Litter

by | Nov 22, 2023 | ,

Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

THANK YOU ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION

by | Nov 17, 2023 | ,

On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148

by | Sep 25, 2023 | ,

We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...