Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Hope II
Hope II is a sweet girl with a ton of personality, and she’s looking for her next adventure!
Puppies-in-training get glimpse of guiding future at Okanagan grad
The Keremeos Review reports on PADS Okanagan Graduation Celebration at Predator Ridge.
Paws and Effect: Radarβs Impact on Student Well-Being
Radar II is an accredited facility dog at St Michaels University School, where he works in the counselling department.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Smaug | June 2025
I've spent some time with a lovely sitter this month.Β We did training in the grocery store and at a restaurant, and even went to Buntzen Lake! Photos below... Submitted by:Β Chrissy, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Brava | June 2025
This month has been fabulous for me! Went on my first hike this month and got to go off leash! Had lots of opportunities to sniff around and stretch my legs. My raiser was also super busy with travel this month, so I had the opportunity to visit a few sitters and show...