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
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.
Meet Team Ky
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Ky. Read how Ky has impacted Marni’s life in incredible ways.
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!
Allen | October 2025
Hi, Allen Fans! 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...
Nevada | October 2025
Nevada passed his Pre-Placement Testing! Thank you and congratulations to all the volunteers and staff who helped...
Bentley II | October 2025
It’s been a quiet month. We go to work, we come home, we go to the dog park. I like the people Gail works with. They...