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!
Momo II | August 2025
This month, we were excited to welcome Momo into Advanced Training! He’s been bunking with his brother Zuko, which has...
Blanco | August 2025
August was the perfect month to end summer vacation. I had two big outings. The first was to visit our furrends at BMW...
Rufous | August 2025
Rufous spent most of the month off-site due to turn-in and team trainings. While on-site, he was enthusiastic and...
DK | August 2025
DK spent much of the month off-site due to turn-in for new friends and team trainings. While on-site, he brought great...