Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Medical Coordinator (Okanagan) | Position Filled
PADS is seeking a qualified Medical Coordinator to fill a permanent, part-time position, based in the Okanagan.
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2021
PADS 2021 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
Meet Alex
We are so pleased to announce that BC Distilled is back after a long 2 years and it seems only fitting that it is one of our very first events back in person. Join us April 5th at 1:00 PM PDT to chat with Alex Hamer- the man behind the event!
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!
Rita | June 2025
Happy summer, everyone! I am loving the summer break and relaxing. This month, I’ve enjoyed multiple beach days! I get quite excited at the beach, so when I’m not playing with friends, I’m working on keeping my arousal controlled. I also got to go on a boat for the...
Digger | June 2025
Hi Everyone, It's me, Digger! I am 14 months old now and weigh 60 lbs. Although it's very hot here in the Okanagan, we still get to go lots of places and do lots of things. We go golfing lots, and the guys at the OK Club always say "Hi Digger" when I come in and "My,...