Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | February 21, 2025
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin at Invictus Games 2025. They provided support to the competing athletes and their families.
YUKON NEWS: Dog offering support to athletes at Invictus Games
Yukon News report on PADS dog Thorin and his handler Ali Harper providing support to veterans competing at Invictus Games 2025.
BIV’s 2025 Influential Women in Business awards: Kristy James
Kristy James is the current vice-chair for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society. She emphasizes authentic leadership and work-life balance, aiming to make a lasting impact both professionally and personally.
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.
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Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Fendie | August 2025
I joined my new family on August 1, 2025. I have had many new experiences this month, so many sights and smells to...
Arthur | August 2025
Arthur is doing great. He had a good August, and he is looking forward to what September brings. Submitted by: Tamara
Digger | August 2025
Hi Y'all! August was just the m-o-s-t exciting month for me. It started out with a bath and a pedicure cause my peeps...
Skaha III | August 2025
Hey everyone, it’s me, Skaha. Can you believe it—I’m already 11 months old. Just one month away from the big...