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
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!
Ritz | August 2025
Ritz reporting... Last month I moved in with a new raiser and we have spent all of August getting to know each other....
Casper | August 2025
Hi friends! I spent the first half of the month with a sitter while my human was away on vacation. I then came home...
Kiara II | August 2025
Kiara arrived in mid-August in the Okanagan. She is a smart pup, eager to try anything you ask of her. She has...
Nevada | August 2025
Nevada has spent some time with sitters this month while his trainer is away. He has experienced a few environments,...





















