Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet The Mario Kart Litter
Join us on Tuesday, June 6 at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our newest litter of puppies, the Mario Kart Litter!
THANK YOU COQUITLAM LEGION #263
We would like to thank the Coquitlam Royal Canadian Legion Branch #263 for their generous donation of $20,000 from their 2022 fall Poppy Campaign. Our Executive Director Laura Watamanuk, with PADS Mudge, visited the Coquitlam Legion Headquarters on Friday, May 26,...
Communications Intern | Position Filled
The Special Events Intern organises and coordinates several major events that happen over the summer, with special emphasis on our MOVE Fundraising campaign in July.
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!
Libby II | August 2025
Now 9 months and a whopping 46 lbs. Libby II is growing up so fast! During the first 2 weeks of August Libby had...
Sturko | August 2025
Hello world, I'm PADS Sturko! I was sponsored and named by the Stampede City Canadian Progress Club in memory of one...
Fendie | August 2025
I joined my new family on August 1, 2025. I have had many new experiences this month, so many sights and smells to...
Arthur | August 2025
Arthur is doing great. He had a good August, and he is looking forward to what September brings. Submitted by: Tamara





















