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
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.
Maple Ridge News: PADS Dogs at Invictus
A Maple Ridge-trained PADS assistance dog Loki provided comfort and support at the Invictus Games. Loki played an important role in creating a calming environment for competitors with mental and physical challenges.
People – Prince Harry meeting PADS dog at Invictus 2025
During the Invictus Games on February 9, 2025, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met Thorin, a therapy dog supporting first responders. This interaction reminded Prince Harry of his late rescue beagle, Guy, who recently passed away.
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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!
Riff | October 2025
Hey Everyone! My name is Riff, and I went to my puppy raisers this month! I have started going to high school every...
Kashtin | October 2025
Happy Fall, PADS Village. The days are getting shorter and it's getting a little cooler on my morning walks - but I...
Goaldie | October 2025
My Nana came for a visit from Ontario. We went to the Vancouver Aquarium, walked around Stanley Park & Queen...
Ritz | October 2025
Ritz reporting. October was a fun month. I had numerous walks every day, and the trees are shedding leaves, which are...