Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Shimmer
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Shimmer. In her own words, Shimmer’s client shares her gratitude for her service dog!
Meet Team Beans
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Beans III. In his own words, Dave shares his journey with PADS and meeting his new partner Beans!
Meet Team Smore
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Smore. In his own words, Smore’s partner tells how AFD Smore is making a positive impact in his role as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ at Rochester Elementary School.
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!
Valentino | July 2025
Well, here we go, and I can hardly believe Valentino is already 20 months old and heading to Puppy University in 2...
Picard | July 2025
What a busy and beautiful July it was. Picard got to go to a variety of concerts, trying to determine if he prefers...
Shyloh | July 2025
Still living the dream! New stuff I have discovered this month includes swimming at the beach (loved it), going to...
Mickey II | July 2025
The month kicked off with a huge milestone—my first birthday! To celebrate, I was spoiled with a personalized cookie,...