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!ย ย
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.
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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!
Mozza | July 2025
Well, Mozza has hit her first birthday! She met up on the 26th of July with 4 other pups from her A&W litter at...
Cynder | July 2025
Cynder learned how to swim! Her wonderful sitter took her to the lake, where she got used to the water and swam....
Spyro | July 2025
Hard to believe that this precious pup is almost one year old! Spyro is a true delight. He is a happy puppy eager to...
Nova III | July 2025
This month, Noble Nova III continues to shine as she embarks on her new career as a Hearing Dog! Nova headed into team...