Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Apprentice Puppy Instructor | Accepting Applications
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Apprentice Puppy Instructor, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
Available for Adoption: Hope II
Hope II is a sweet girl with a ton of personality, and she’s looking for her next adventure!
Paws and Effect: Radar’s Impact on Student Well-Being
Radar II is an accredited facility dog at St Michaels University School, where he works in the counselling department.
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!
Mickey II | May 2025
May was a month packed with adventure! It all started with a lively meet-up at Buntzen Lake Dog Beach, where I joined eight other PADS pups for a fun-filled morning. It was a full-on lab party, with plenty of splashing, chasing, and joyful running in and out of the...
Tide | May 2025
Tide is such a sweet, affectionate and eager puppy. She has learned so many things in her first month and has a great chill switch when out. She has learned sit, down, heel, and bed, as well as drop and leave it. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for little...