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
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: Radarโs 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.
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.
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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Allen | October 2025
ย Hi, Allen Fans!ย This month, I had a great time playing with a bunch of my PADS peeps and a few other pups at Buntzen...
Max | October 2025
Max had quite an exciting October, full of sports as usual and loads of fun with friends! He got to hang out with his...
Tattor | October 2025
October was full of new experiences, festive fun, and lots of opportunities for Tattor to practice her growing skills....
Nevada | October 2025
Nevada passed his Pre-Placement Testing! Thank you andย congratulationsย to all the volunteers and staff who helped...



















