Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Digital Engagement & Accessibility Coordinator | Position Filled
Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks.ย You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. โWhat is better than puppy cuddles?โ you ask?! Changing lives!ย ย PADSโ Communications Team is at its core about Community Engagement โ we have the privilege of connecting...
2022 Winter Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Murray and Tony
Join us January 25th as we catch up with Murray and Tony! Tony works at the Customized Learning Centre, a small high school alternate program in Coquitlam School District.ย Tony spends his day with Murray (handler) or Dannielle, Youth Worker (trained co-handler),...
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Patty | August 2025
August has been very busy with lots of public outings, street festivals, restaurants, and even her first pup cup. She...
Buddy II | August 2025
Hi everypawdy! I canโt believe another zoomy month has flown byโwhere did the time go?! My hoomom and I took the sky...
Shyloh | August 2025
Still living the dream hiking with lots of time cooling off in the lake with other puppy pals, strolling in the mall,...
Windsor | August 2025
In August, Windsor went on his first big vacation and his first plane ride! He was a wonderful travel companion to fly...