Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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Powell River Peak
Service dogs recognized at special City of Powell River meeting.
Recycle and Donate
Sick and tired of having to sort out the trash at the depot? Want to help PADS in a fun and unique way? Well do we have the opportunity for you!
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!
Zuko | August 2025
This month, we were excited to welcome Zuko into Advanced Training! He’s settling in well and has been enjoying...
Momo II | August 2025
This month, we were excited to welcome Momo into Advanced Training! He’s been bunking with his brother Zuko, which has...
Blanco | August 2025
August was the perfect month to end summer vacation. I had two big outings. The first was to visit our furrends at BMW...
Rufous | August 2025
Rufous spent most of the month off-site due to turn-in and team trainings. While on-site, he was enthusiastic and...