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
Groovy’s Journey
Meet Groovy and his partner Rhonda. Rhonda and Groovy have completed team training earlier this year and are off to a great start in their partnership. Groovy was whelped in our West Coast Region by Marie andย Jocelyn and then traveledย to Calgary to be raised by...
Tony’s Journey
Meet PADS Tony and his handlers Dannielle and Murray. Together they work in a the Customized Learning Centre in Coquitlam School District. Tony's clients speak very highly of the impact that Tony has on the class saying: "A number of students seek him out when they...
Woodstock’s Journey
Meet Ken and his new partner Woodstock. Together they take on the world one step at a time. Woodstock was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Marie & Jocelyn, and stayed there to be raised by his puppy-raisers Rachel & Mark. Woodstock was known throughout...
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 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!
Fendie | August 2025
I joined my new family on August 1, 2025.ย I have had many new experiences this month, so many sights and smells to...
Carpie | August 2025
I settled in with my two co-raising families very nicely! Iโve been out and about from day one, melting hearts...
Arthur | August 2025
Arthur is doing great. He had a good August, and he is looking forward to what September brings. Submitted by:ย Tamara
Digger | August 2025
Hi Y'all! August was just the m-o-s-t exciting month for me. It started out with a bath and a pedicure cause my peeps...

















