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 ROYAL CANADIAN BC/YUKON FOUNDATION
On November 16, 2023 PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and PADS Radar visited the The Royal Canadian Legion Foundation | BC/Yukon Command to receive a $10,000 cheque from Executive Director Amber Stewart representing donations from the following Legion branches:...
Powell River PEAK: Powell River RCMP welcome accredited justice facility dog
Outlet: Powell River PEAK Date: November 12, 2023
Kimberley Bulletin: Trauma dog West retires after six years with Cranbrook RCMP
Outlet: Kimberley Bulletin Date: October 3, 2023 Author: Paul Rodgers
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.
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!
Furrow | July 2025
Furrow and I have had a wonderful July. He turned 16 months on July 9th.We took advantage of the sunny, warm weather....
Chickpea | July 2025
Time sure flies in the summertime. Chickpea went to a pub for the first time and helped support a dear friend who's...
Cynder | June 2025
Cynder had a great June filled with dance recitals, a trip on the ferry, and doctors' appointments. She was amazing on...
Burgie | June 2025
As we approach Burgie's first birthday, she is developing into such a sweet companion. While she's still a sensitive...