Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Burnabynow: ‘Shaelyn loved dogs’: $10K donation made to PADS in slain Burnaby Mountie’s name
Outlet: Burnabynow Date: March 14, 2024 Host: Cornelia Naylor
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2023
PADS 2022 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
MooseJaw Today: Victims of violent crime can seek comfort in Sven, a hard-working and lovable police dog
Outlet: Moose Jaw Today Date: February 22, 2024 Host: Aaron Walker
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!
Quinoa | July 2025
Quinoa has officially entered advanced training and is now part of Jade’s string! She’s been adjusting beautifully, so...
Toffee | July 2025
So…….this will be my last Pupdate cuz I am going to Advanced Training on August 11. Barb and Patrick say I am going to...
Sokka | July 2025
Sokka continues his journey to be an assistance dog and is preparing to go to advanced training next month. Sokka’s...
Tiki II | July 2025
Tiki spent most of July with wonderful puppy sitters in the Okanagan region. We picked her up on the 27th, and she was...