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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In Memory of Neil Mclean
In Loving Memory of Neil McleanThe PADS village lost an incredible member this past spring when Neil McLean lost his battle with cancer. The McLeans have done so many things for PADS over the years, and it comes as no surprise that this amazing family would honour...
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,...
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.
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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Furrow | September 2025
What a fantastic September. Furrow and I were very lucky to enjoy such warm and sunny weather this September. Furrow...
Minnie II | September 2025
- had a few off-leash walks with unfamiliar dogs (PADS Patty, Mr.B); a meet-up with old friends (Mr.P and Ms.J) and a...
Burgie | September 2025
Burgie had lots of fall fun this month! In addition to being gifted a favourite new toy, she went on a small boat to...
Doane | September 2025
Hi Folks, September was busy and fun! Released PADS Oliver came to stay with us for the month, and it was so much fun...



















