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!
Shyloh | August 2025
Still living the dream hiking with lots of time cooling off in the lake with other puppy pals, strolling in the mall,...
Windsor | August 2025
In August, Windsor went on his first big vacation and his first plane ride! He was a wonderful travel companion to fly...
Shelby II | August 2025
SUMMER HOLIDAYS & SO MANY FIRSTS!!! Puppy adventures from your favorite service dog-in-training Paws...
Bowie II | August 2025
Well, I have met my puppy-raising family. I spent a lot of time with another PADS dog they had in the house, and that...





















