Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
In a New Light
We are honoured and overwhelmed to finally get to share this film with our community. It documents the journey of our client Juliet Walden and PADS PTSD Service Dog Stark. This STORYHIVE Documentary was produced by our dear friends, the incredibly talented Mack Stannard and Maddy Chang…
Meet PADS Tetley
This week PADS Tetley joined our community. Her naming sponsor, Jessica Ferrari, is one of our dedicated volunteers. Jessica shares her volunteer journey thus far with PADS, and how little Tetley got her name.
Meet Grete and Angela
Guests Grete Eide and Angela Bentivegna, Assistance Dogs International (ADI) Assessors, and PADS CEO, Laura Watamanuk, will join us live on Tune in Tuesday on August 9th at 1PM PDT.
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!
Donner II | June 2025
Hi guys, Donner II here to tell you all about my month. Because last month I got the rest of my vaccines, I've been...
Elora | June 2025
Elora has had a good month. She attended a settling practice session and has improved her ability to settle in...
Myra | June 2025
Myra is just full of spunk and is loving this nice weather! We balance out our days with lots of trail walks, meet-ups...
Sparx | June 2025
Hi Friends! June was a fast and exciting one—where do I even begin?! Well, maybe with the biggest news… my raisers got...