Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Hope II
Hope II is a sweet girl with a ton of personality, and she’s looking for her next adventure!
Paws and Effect: Radar’s Impact on Student Well-Being
Radar II is an accredited facility dog at St Michaels University School, where he works in the counselling department.
Puppies-in-training get glimpse of guiding future at Okanagan grad
The Keremeos Review reports on PADS Okanagan Graduation Celebration at Predator Ridge.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-driven
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 is 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!
Donora | September 2025
Although Donora is learning more cues, I think she is going through her teenage stage as she seems to have forgotten...
Arthur | September 2025
Arthur had a great September. He enjoyed walks in White Rock, a great dog park that is not too busy, so that he could...
Lyriq | September 2025
Photos below… Submitted by: Caroline, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Mozza | September 2025
It is hard to believe that Mozza is already 14 months old! We think she might have reached full growth now, and she's...