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
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!
Tattor | September 2025
September brought a return to routine for Tattor and her family - but not without a bit of fun to ease the transition!...
Gadget | September 2025
What made this a fabulous month for Gadget was the day in mid-month, when PADS dog Yarrow arrived to spend 3 weeks....
Patty | September 2025
Patty is getting much better at settling in public, especially when she has her blanket to lie on. She still gets very...
Falkor | September 2025
Hi, Everyone! Yikes! Is September over already?! How did that happen? I was so busy that I completely lost track of...