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 Ruth and Victoria
Join us Tuesday, July 12th at 1:00 PM PDT when we visit with Ruth and Victoria, Breeder Caretakers of PADS Strudel and her Encanto Litter.
Meet Trish and Shale
Join us on Tuesday, June 28th at 1PM PDT, when we catch up with our newest Hearing Dog Team, Trish and PADS Shale.
Meet Krista and Felicity
Join us on Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00PM PDT as we chat with breeder-caretakers Krista and Felicity and meet the 6-week-old Constellations Litter!
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!
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...
Roku | June 2025
Roku is as smiley as ever and has come into his maturity with calm walks, constant attention to his handler, and alert...
Spyro | June 2025
This is Spyro’s first summer. With his black coat, it’s been a challenge for Spyro to manage the heat. He wakes up...
Bentley II | June 2025
Gail got sick at the beginning of June. I had to go to a sitter until she could bring me home. It was strange being...