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!
Meadow II | September 2025
It was all fun & games till I went into heat, so this has NOT been an exciting month. It started off great with my...
Betty II | September 2025
I was thrilled to welcome Betty back to the house in mid-August to have her 3rd litter. We did lots of walks and swims...
Donner II | September 2025
Hello everyone, PADS Donner II here to report on my first September ever!! My friend, PADS Blanco, was going back to...
Major | September 2025
Happy September everyone! Welcome to the cooler months. I'm glad I got the most out of the warm weather while it...