Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
CTV News: Pickleball tournament to support PADS
Outlet: CTV News Date: September 20, 2023 Host: Mi-Jung Lee Author: Peter Bremner
Meet the adorable working animals of UBC: From fierce mousers to guiding paws
Outlet: UBC News Date: September 19, 2023 Author: Lui Xia Lee
Global TV: The healing power of PADS dogs
Outlet: Global New Date: September 16, 2023 Host: Jennifer Palma
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!
Coola | July 2025
Coola has been busy growing and learning so many new things this month!! She has finally improved at puppy class (at...
Texas II | July 2025
I have some great news - Texas II has officially passed his pre-placement test and has been matched with a client!...
Elora | July 2025
Elora has had a good July. She is so cute and affectionate. She had a fun time at Ambleside off-leash dog beach and...
Waffle | July 2025
We’re so excited to share that Waffle has passed his pre-placement test and has been matched with a client! Over the...