Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
2015 Newsletter
PADS News 2015
LOVE ME DO
Early mornings, late nights, excitement mixed with anxiety, lots of cuddling, and unauthorized puppy parties are just some of the things that Jocelyn and Marie experienced during their first 5 months as breeders caretakers for PADS’ Roma and her “Beatles Litter”. Their passion for labradors, social work, and their friend’s enthusiasm about the organization made PADS an obvious choice to volunteer for.
A New Paw Forward for BC
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...
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!
Valentino | April 2025
Valentino and I have been exploring our new neighbourhood more and more. Having got used to passing deer, we are now...
Zoe | April 2025
Well…April was good. Went on lots of walks and outings- met a new friend, Roxy, a 4-year-old white Lab whose person...
Kiara II | April 2025
Kiara had another fun month exploring new things, learning her manners, and growing so fast! She has a few firsts this...
Tope | April 2025
This was an exciting month for Tope as she completed and passed her preplacement test and found herself a match. While...