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
CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | August 15, 2025
Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin, who are participating in a charity tournament in Whitehorse this weekend to raise funds for support dogs for first responders.
Meet Team DeeDee
CLIENT BLOG: In her own words, hear how PADS DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi.
Pickleball, Pints, and Purpose
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the qathet Pickleball Association teamed up for a day of fun and fundraising in July at Dinks and Drinks for Dogs 2025.
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!
Toffee | October 2025
This month, Toffee has joined Kayla's string! Toffee is currently being assessed as we get to know her and see if she...
Korra | October 2025
This month, Korra has changed to Kayla's string for assessment. We are working on building Korra's confidence in all...
Gaffer | October 2025
Another great month with Gaffer. A couple of playdates and trips to the dog park, where he was very...
Tay | October 2025
This month, we have decided to release Tay for health reasons as she has developed allergies. We have decided that Tay...