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
Global TV: The healing power of PADS dogs
Outlet: Global New Date: September 16, 2023 Host: Jennifer Palma
Meet Christian and PADS Sadie
Join us on Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring another one of our incredible Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the Vancouver Police Department – Christian and PADS Sadie.
Vancouver Sun: Canada’s first justice facility service dog, Caber, dies at 15
Outlet: Vancouver SunDate: August 22, 2023Author: Joseph Ruttle
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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!
Juno II | September 2025
Juno has adjusted beautifully to our fall routine. She's happy riding around town picking up and dropping off kids at...
Kiara II | September 2025
Kiara enjoyed the rest of the summer in the Okanagan. Her outings included the farmers market, a crowded art show, a...
Gaffer | September 2025
Gaffer got to go to the vet and get a couple of teeth pulled this month. He got over it quickly, and by the next...
Sturko | September 2025
September was another busy month for me! I spent some time with one of our newest puppy sitters because my raisers got...