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!
Saphira | June 2025
Saphira had a little quieter month as she experienced her first heat. She was not impressed with her "fancy pants" and...
Windsor | June 2025
June is always a busy month in elementary school, so Windsor got to enjoy lots of special events, activities and...
Sarge II | June 2025
Sarge continues to impress with his charming personality and eagerness to learn! He has earned the title of the...
Bee | June 2025
Happy Summer! This is a long-overdue pupdate on PADS Bee, who is having a very interesting and adventurous summer....