Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
THANK YOU NORTH BURNABY LEGION #148
We would like to thank the Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 for their generous donation of $6,000 from their Poppy Fund. Our Marketing & Media Coordinator, Meredith Areskoug, with PADS Gamora, visited the Burnaby Legion on Sunday, September 24, 2023 with...
Burnaby Now: Giant pickleball tournament to aid Burnaby-based assistance dog program
Outlet: Burnaby Now Date: September 22, 2023 Author: Cornelia Naylor
CTV News: Pickleball tournament to support PADS
Outlet: CTV News Date: September 20, 2023 Host: Mi-Jung Lee Author: Peter Bremner
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!
Goose II | June 2025
Goose has gone on many car rides, doctor's appointments, grocery store shopping and mall walks around downtown. Submitted by: Fred Wade
Lumina | June 2025
June has kept me somewhat busy. We’ve had some very hot days this month, so I’ve been trying to keep myself cool. Been going out for lots of walks, but on the really hot days, I go in the morning and at night when it’s cooler, and don't have to worry about my paws....