Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
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
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
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!
Draco II | September 2025
Leaves are falling, but we're not chasing them.There are ups and downs with training, but overall, he is learning.We...
Picard | September 2025
The most challenging event this month was taking public transit in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, and riding on...
Blanco | September 2025
September has been a busy month! It started with a sunny trail walk and a relaxing evening. My furrend PADS Donner II...
Beckett II | September 2025
Hi, I’m Beckett! I had a big month this September! I flew on my first airplane, met my puppy raiser and my new family,...