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
Burnaby Now: Giant pickleball tournament to aid Burnaby-based assistance dog program
Outlet: Burnaby Now Date: September 22, 2023 Author: Cornelia Naylor
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
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!
Elli | September 2025
Elli is a fast learner and loves to work. Elli is doing great in public and at the office. We are working on...
Milos | September 2025
Milos enjoyed picnics with friends, paddleboarding and lots of hikes. He is a pretty good shopper, but tends to get a...
Jonsie | September 2025
With a roller coaster August, upset tummies, food changes, and lots of laundry, September has been amazing. Jonsie was...
Mabel II | September 2025
Hello friends! Welcome to our monthly summit! It's my birthday!!!!!!!!!! I also wanted to wish all my siblings in the...