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.
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!
Haynes | August 2025
Photo below... Submitted by: Charlotte, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Zephyr II | August 2025
August is a very warm month. People are mostly on vacation, including my trainer, and I wish I could have more group...
Gadget | August 2025
August was a good month for Gadget and her training. She is now 14 months old and definitely starting to show more...
Honey IV | August 2025
I have had a lot of big changes this month. First of all, I have moved to the Okanagan! It can get pretty warm here,...