Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Invisible Disabilities Week
Invisible Disabilities Week – at PADS we have many clients that fall in this category. We caught up with one that is close to home, our client (and PADS Communications Manager) Tara to share a few thoughts on some of the unique challenges of having an (often) invisible disability.
Adventures of Sawyer Part 2
Join us Tuesday, October 11th at 1:00 PM PDT for our second instalment of the “Adventures with Sawyer Series”! We will we catch up with her Puppy-Raiser Jackie and see what they have been working on!
Welcome Hugo + Toast!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Canadian sustainable clothing company Hugo + Toast.
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!
Casper | June 2025
Hi friends! In June, I enjoyed some outings with my raiser. I love to work, and I'm a super good boy in public. I've...
Zuko | June 2025
Zuko had a visit to Whistler this month. He tried riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. He was very calm, and...
Dior | June 2025
Dior's first week of June was her last of 4 weeks with sitters in the Okanagan. I think she had a good time, but I...
Arthur | June 2025
June was a good month. Arthur went to Jo’s for a week-long sit, had a great time and did very well. He went on many...