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
Available for Adoption: Calvin
Calvin the loyal and sensitive hearted boy is in search of an adventurous and patient family.
Meet Team Nova
CLIENT BLOG: Read about how PADS hearing dog Nova is helping her client in more ways than one.
Available for Adoption: Ripto
Looking for a hiking buddy by day and a snuggle bug by night? This sweet boy is ready to be both.
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!
Golly | October 2025
Hi peeps! I'm still on bonus time with my raiser while I wait for space with the advanced team, which is coming very,...
Goose II | October 2025
Goose has gone to doctors' appointments, to the mall, and walking around town. He loves camping. He loves gardening....
Honey IV | October 2025
After a quiet start to the month, things have returned to normal. I’m happy to say that I am back running errands and...
Reece | October 2025
This month, Reece has officially joined Jade’s string! She has been dabbling in each program to determine which...