Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
30 Stories for 30 Years – Kenn & Riddle
Riddle can think, and Iβd argue he can even reason. Riddle reads how I feel, where I hurt, and when my neural pathways fail me. When the world starts to overwhelm me and my mind and body start to fatigue, Riddle is watching, ready to step forward and nudge me. That is special. That is Riddle.
PADS Audited Financial Statements – February 2016
The 2016 PADS Audited Financial Statements were prepared by Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants.
Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday 2016, PADS decided to give the naming of one of our litters to our community of donors.Β The names and votes have now been tallied and the results are in.Β Did you know PADS names all their litters on themes? This is so we can easily keep track of...
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!
Blair | May 2025
Blair had an awesome month in May. She explored the life of an AFD Dog as she tagged along for Links Team Training in Lethbridge. She got to sit in the witness box, visit people, and practice her obedience in new places. Blair loved these new experiences and showed us...
Rufous | May 2025
Rufous has been picking up sound foundations at lightning speed, and he absolutely loves it. He thinks the coolest thing about the job is that he gets to leave his bed and positions when the sounds go off, which always means that food is coming! On top of working hard...