Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
2016 Newsletter
Catch up on the life-changing work of PADS Dogs, puppies-in-training, and volunteers over the past year.
Sif’s Story
I confess I have another reason for always scrolling through the PADS photos; my son Riley suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury when he was 17, (about 7 years ago), and is now permanently in a wheelchair. This motivated me even more to want to meet Sif.
Meeting Our BC Notaries
We presented on how to work sensitively within diversity – understanding how to engage with clients with disabilities in respectful ways, basic assistance dog etiquette and recent changes to the BC Guide an Service Dog Act.
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 isย 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 | June 2025
Blair has been thriving in her advanced training program, relishing every cuddle and cookie along the way. She is not...
Drax | June 2025
Drax has been focusing on the foundations of retrieval work this month. Heโs a lovely dog with great manners, always...
Toad | June 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn foundations for various skills such as retrieve, tug, push and button. We are...
Huckle | June 2025
Huckle has a special daily routine with pick-up and drop-off, ensuring he gets his beauty sleep and arrives at school...


















