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
Celebrating Community in the Okanagan
Members of our management team visited our Okanagan Region recently and enjoyed the warm hospitality of our amazing community there.
Client Care Manager | Position Filled
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Client Care Manager, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
MEET THE A&W LITTER
Meet the A&W Canada puppies, named after members of the iconic A&W burger family, spokesperson, and mascot, these adorable puppies are set to bring joy and hope to many lives.
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!
T-Bone | October 2025
Well, I will be 8 months old in a few days. I am considered larger compared to my classmates, but we all get along. At...
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...