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
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.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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!
Minnie II | October 2025
- attended PADS in-person classes- spent some time interacting with a young American Bully female dog and an older...
Falkor | October 2025
Hi, Everyone! Well, my second Halloween has come & gone. Darn, because I was really into all the spooky decor. But...
Skaha III | October 2025
Skaha came to me for a sit having just finished her heat. She was eager to be out and about and was very excited to...
Chet | October 2025
SNOW!ย I love snow.ย And it snowed in October... before Halloween!ย How lucky am I?ย While others in my house were not...