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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2023 Winter Newsletter
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Meet the Pumpkin Litter
Join us on Tuesday, November 28th at 1:00 PM PST for a special Tune-In-Tuesday featuring our newest puppies the Pumpkin Litter – now only 5 weeks old!
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.
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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Rufous | June 2025
Rufous has been making incredible progress with his sound work training! He’s picking up the foundational skills at lightning speed and clearly enjoys the challenge. One of his favourite parts? Getting to jump into action when the alert sounds go off — especially...
Thunder | June 2025
Thunder has been working on developing good manners when playing with other dogs and learning to reduce alert barking at strangers. He’s making steady progress and becoming more thoughtful in his interactions. Each week brings small but meaningful improvements, a big...