Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
AFD Iris II Retires
After a long career supporting students as an Accredited Facility Dog, PADS AFD Iris II has officially hung up her blue vest.
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | August 15, 2025
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin, who are participating in a charity tournament in Whitehorse this weekend to raise funds for support dogs for first responders.
Meet Team DeeDee
CLIENT BLOG: In her own words, hear how PADS DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi.
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!
Drax | July 2025
This month, Drax focused on building his strength and fitness to support the physical demands of a future mobility...
Piper IV | July 2025
Piper has been polishing her advanced skills this month and continuing to grow in confidence and consistency in the...
Duke II | July 2025
What a fun month of celebrations! Canada Day, outings with friends, and my puppy-raiser's retirement party! Of course,...
Zoe | July 2025
July was an “unconventional” month for Zoe (... as if ANY month with a pup could be termed “conventional”!). Summer...