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 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.
Meet Ella of Sew Awesome
Join us Tuesday, July 26th at 1:00 PM PDT when we chat with young entrepreneur Ella of Sew Awesome who is making dog bandanas to support a PADS puppy-in-training.
Call for Applications
ABOUT YOU You are passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected You have a proven work ethic that is responsive You take responsibility for your actions, and honor your commitments You have a desire to engage and work closely with...
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!
Valentino | June 2025
Jumping into June already, I can hardly believe when people ask me how old Valentino is, that he is 19 months. My...
Zoe | June 2025
Best June ever. I played with Kostca from whom I got a kough-a. Or I might ‘ve given it to them. Chuck thought I’d...
Tiki II | June 2025
Tiki has been enjoying Okanagan life with her summer sitters. She is eager to learn and loves to work. She has taken...
Rita | June 2025
Happy summer, everyone! I am loving the summer break and relaxing. This month, I’ve enjoyed multiple beach days! I get...