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
Kevin & Spark
Click the video below to hear about Kevin's important roles at PADS as a Puppy-Raiser, Office Volunteer and Pupdate volunteer extraordinaire!
Meredith & Henrik
Click the link below to hear from Puppy Raisers Meredith and Henrik. Together this dynamic duo has raised a total of 9 pups, often welcoming two pups into their home at a time. Tune in to learn more about their PADS Puppy-Raising journey and to find out what it's like...
Tonya and Kylo
Click the link below to watch our interview with Tonya and her Service Dog PADS Kylo. Tune in to hear about the work Kylo does and about their amazing partnership.
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!
Quinoa | July 2025
Quinoa has officially entered advanced training and is now part of Jade’s string! She’s been adjusting beautifully, so...
Toffee | July 2025
So…….this will be my last Pupdate cuz I am going to Advanced Training on August 11. Barb and Patrick say I am going to...
Sokka | July 2025
Sokka continues his journey to be an assistance dog and is preparing to go to advanced training next month. Sokka’s...
Tiki II | July 2025
Tiki spent most of July with wonderful puppy sitters in the Okanagan region. We picked her up on the 27th, and she was...
















