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!
Teenie | July 2025
Teenie had a really great month. She started off with a camping trip to the Okanagan, where she got to run on trails...
Buddy II | July 2025
Hi everypawdy! June was bursting with new sniffs and waggy adventures! At the start of the month, I met some kittens...
Allen | July 2025
Whew! Did I have a busy month! First of all, I went to the hospital for an operation. I’m not sure what was broken,...
Baldwin | July 2025
Baldwin began training on Emma’s string this month! He is now living, working, and playing in Chilliwack during the...