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!
Valentine and Pups
Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to meet these...
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS: CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "I’m MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
Juliet and Stark
MEET OUR MOVERS: Juliet and Stark How they are Moving for PADS Juliet and Stark are ready to MOVE for PADS throughout the month of August! They have teamed up with Team " Trails with Tails" and are excited to give back to PADS and to Get MOVING! When asked how they...
Jody
MEET OUR MOVERS: JODY, LINDA & LILI How they are Moving for PADS Jody, Linda and Lili dog will be soon heading out on a cycling adventure inspired by Lauren Calancie's ride to Calgary last summer! Initially, Jody had trained for and planned to cycle from Burnaby...
Justice Facility Dogs Canada
Click the video below to listen to our conversation with Kim Gramlich, partner to legendary (now retired) PADS Caber and now PADS Puma. Kim is one of the founders of Justice Facility Dogs Canada and is joining us to share about the role that Accredited Facility Dogs...
Volunteers of the year
Valentine and Pups
Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to meet these...
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS: CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "I’m MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
Juliet and Stark
MEET OUR MOVERS: Juliet and Stark How they are Moving for PADS Juliet and Stark are ready to MOVE for PADS throughout the month of August! They have teamed up with Team " Trails with Tails" and are excited to give back to PADS and to Get MOVING! When asked how they...
Jody
MEET OUR MOVERS: JODY, LINDA & LILI How they are Moving for PADS Jody, Linda and Lili dog will be soon heading out on a cycling adventure inspired by Lauren Calancie's ride to Calgary last summer! Initially, Jody had trained for and planned to cycle from Burnaby...
Justice Facility Dogs Canada
Click the video below to listen to our conversation with Kim Gramlich, partner to legendary (now retired) PADS Caber and now PADS Puma. Kim is one of the founders of Justice Facility Dogs Canada and is joining us to share about the role that Accredited Facility Dogs...
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).
Valentine and Pups
Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to meet these...
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS: CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "I’m MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
Juliet and Stark
MEET OUR MOVERS: Juliet and Stark How they are Moving for PADS Juliet and Stark are ready to MOVE for PADS throughout the month of August! They have teamed up with Team " Trails with Tails" and are excited to give back to PADS and to Get MOVING! When asked how they...
Jody
MEET OUR MOVERS: JODY, LINDA & LILI How they are Moving for PADS Jody, Linda and Lili dog will be soon heading out on a cycling adventure inspired by Lauren Calancie's ride to Calgary last summer! Initially, Jody had trained for and planned to cycle from Burnaby...
Justice Facility Dogs Canada
Click the video below to listen to our conversation with Kim Gramlich, partner to legendary (now retired) PADS Caber and now PADS Puma. Kim is one of the founders of Justice Facility Dogs Canada and is joining us to share about the role that Accredited Facility Dogs...
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.
Valentine and Pups
Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to meet these...
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS: CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "I’m MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
Juliet and Stark
MEET OUR MOVERS: Juliet and Stark How they are Moving for PADS Juliet and Stark are ready to MOVE for PADS throughout the month of August! They have teamed up with Team " Trails with Tails" and are excited to give back to PADS and to Get MOVING! When asked how they...
Jody
MEET OUR MOVERS: JODY, LINDA & LILI How they are Moving for PADS Jody, Linda and Lili dog will be soon heading out on a cycling adventure inspired by Lauren Calancie's ride to Calgary last summer! Initially, Jody had trained for and planned to cycle from Burnaby...
Justice Facility Dogs Canada
Click the video below to listen to our conversation with Kim Gramlich, partner to legendary (now retired) PADS Caber and now PADS Puma. Kim is one of the founders of Justice Facility Dogs Canada and is joining us to share about the role that Accredited Facility Dogs...
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.
Valentine and Pups
Join Us Tuesday July 24th at 1:00 PM to meet Valentine and her #Tokyo2020CanadianOlympicMedallistsLitter! Important Contest Announcement: Video chat is wonderful but did you know you could win some real life, actual puppy breathe, puppy cuddles? Want to meet these...
Ric Wheels for Independence
MEET OUR MOVERS: RIC How they are Moving for PADS Ric is spending all his time while not at work in a wheelchair. Why they are Moving for PADS "I have had the opportunity to meet many PADS clients and see the benefits of having a service dog help with...
Tia and Merlot
MEET OUR MOVERS: TIA AND MERLOT How they are Moving for PADS This year for the “Move for PADS” fundraiser, Tia and Merlot are aiming to raise $5000. For every $50 raised, they will paddle, board, row, ski, run, walk, or climb 1 Km. Why they are Moving for PADS Tia...
Evacuation Kit for Dogs
Having to evacuate unexpectedly isn't something that anyone expects to happen to them, however, with the increasing fires in BC we wanted to put together a list of items to help our community members prepare for a possible evacuation, but thought it might help others...
The Cassette Set
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM CASSETTE SET How they are Moving for PADS The Cassette Set are a team of PADS enthusiasts who are on a mission to raise money for PADS while cycling their hearts out! Self confessed "retro-bones" who may not be the fastest or fittest group,...
Chris & Misty
MEET OUR MOVERS: CHRIS & MISTY How they are Moving for PADS Chris is raising PADS Misty and they will be working together to reach their fundraising goal. Chris told us: "I'm a first time raiser for PADS. I have PADS Misty whom will help me MOVE on our daily walks...
Heather
MEET OUR MOVERS: HEATHER How they are Moving for PADS Heather is part of our staff here at PADS and is ready to MOVE in the same spirit as Team "Gone with the Winn-Dixie"! When asked how she will be moving for PADS, Heather said: "I’m MOVE-ing for PADS by hiking,...
Juliet and Stark
MEET OUR MOVERS: Juliet and Stark How they are Moving for PADS Juliet and Stark are ready to MOVE for PADS throughout the month of August! They have teamed up with Team " Trails with Tails" and are excited to give back to PADS and to Get MOVING! When asked how they...
Jody
MEET OUR MOVERS: JODY, LINDA & LILI How they are Moving for PADS Jody, Linda and Lili dog will be soon heading out on a cycling adventure inspired by Lauren Calancie's ride to Calgary last summer! Initially, Jody had trained for and planned to cycle from Burnaby...
Justice Facility Dogs Canada
Click the video below to listen to our conversation with Kim Gramlich, partner to legendary (now retired) PADS Caber and now PADS Puma. Kim is one of the founders of Justice Facility Dogs Canada and is joining us to share about the role that Accredited Facility Dogs...