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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GLOBAL BC: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK
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Service dogs recognized at special City of Powell River meeting.
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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!
Lumina | September 2025
Still here. I guess I’m one of the lucky ones to be able to stay with my raisers for this long. Maybe it’s because I’m...
Fiddle | September 2025
This month, Fiddle continues her journey as an Accredited Facility Dog. She adores meeting people and makes everyone...
Toad | September 2025
This month, Toad continues to progress with his mobility skills. He is also working on his dog and people distraction,...
Buddy II | September 2025
Hi everypawty! I’m feeling so much better after my procedure—my hoomans say I’m back to my silly, tail-waggin’ self...