Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Celebrating 35 Years
Tune in on February 22nd at 1:00 PM PST to hear how PADS has grown over the past 35 years and hear where we're headed! We'll be joined by two very special guests: PADS Executive Director Laura Watamanuk and Past Board Chair Marga Vogel. We look forward to hearing...
Meet Campus Canines
Join us as we chat with Alina, PADS Puppy-Raiser and the president of Campus Canines! Alina is a 4th-year student at UBC studying Biology and Puppy-Raiser to 10-month-old PADS Fleetwood. "I've had a passion for dogs for as long as I can remember, as well as a...
Lindsey & Iroko
Join us on January 11th at 1:00 pm PST as we catch up with Lindsey and her Service Dog Iroko Lindsey describes Iroko as loyal attentive and strong. "He is a high energy dog who pushes me to bring my level to his. He helps me pick up everything I drop and I drop lots!...
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!
Momo II | July 2025
This month, I spent 5 days with a sitter as my raiser was taking a holiday that was not dog-friendly. While there, I...
Blair | July 2025
Blair made her departure this month from Calgary to move out to the Lower Mainland to join Margaret's string to finish...
Minnie II | July 2025
- had fun training for flushing eyes and nostrils from dust and pollen- did some desensitization to sounds of...
Rufous | July 2025
Rufous made his departure this month from Calgary to move out to the Lower Mainland to join Jade's string to finish...