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...
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!
Buddy II | May 2025
Hi everypawdy! May was a tail-waggin’ whirlwind of fun! First, I stayed with a pawsome sitter—we worked from home (I...
Daisy III | May 2025
Another month of learning has flown by. This month, Daisy and I were asked to be part of a school project. We were...
Momo II | May 2025
This month, I had a 2-week reunion with my first puppy-raising family, as my current raiser was away on a trip. I was...
Burgie | May 2025
Burgie has been taking it easy since she is experiencing her first heat. She stayed with a lovely sitter for a few...