Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
AFD Iris II Retires
After a long career supporting students as an Accredited Facility Dog, PADS AFD Iris II has officially hung up her blue vest.
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | August 15, 2025
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin, who are participating in a charity tournament in Whitehorse this weekend to raise funds for support dogs for first responders.
Meet Team DeeDee
CLIENT BLOG: In her own words, hear how PADS DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi.
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!
DK | August 2025
DK spent much of the month off-site due to turn-in for new friends and team trainings. While on-site, he brought great...
Quinoa | August 2025
Quinoa spent the majority of the month off-site as we supported turn-in for new friends and participated in team...
Poppy III | August 2025
Poppy spent most of the month off-site due to a turn-in for new friends and scheduled team trainings. While on-site,...
Buzz | August 2025
Buzz has settled into a calm and gentle soul who loves his person. He no longer needs to bark for attention and can...