Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
CBC: BC Today: Feb 9 Sparse snowpack fuels drought fears | The role of assistance dogs
Outlet: CBC Vancouver Show: BC Today Date: February 9, 2024 Host: Dan Burritt Time: The segment featuring PADS starts at 38:35 minute mark
TriCity News: The principal of this Coquitlam high school just got promoted
Outlet: Tri-City News Date: January 31, 2024 Author: Janis Cleugh
2023 Winter Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
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!
Duke II | July 2025
What a fun month of celebrations! Canada Day, outings with friends, and my puppy-raiser's retirement party! Of course,...
Zoe | July 2025
July was an “unconventional” month for Zoe (... as if ANY month with a pup could be termed “conventional”!). Summer...
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...