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
PADS Audited Financial Statements – February 2016
The 2016 PADS Audited Financial Statements were prepared by Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants.
Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday 2016, PADS decided to give the naming of one of our litters to our community of donors. The names and votes have now been tallied and the results are in. Did you know PADS names all their litters on themes? This is so we can easily keep track of...
Saying Goodbye to a Great One
Sometimes in this life we meet one of the "great ones" -- this week our community has been hit hard with losses, but this one has left us breathless. For those of you that don't recognize him, this is our client, ambassador, friend, champion, donor, cheerleader and...
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!
Glisten | April 2025
Our Gentle Glisten has chosen her job, and we are so proud. As she starts her journey in healthcare as an Accredited Facility Dog (AFD), we want to extend a great big thank you to her village for all of your support. Breeder Caretakers: Jeanine Ziolkoski & Peter...
Vaseux | March 2025
Spring has arrived, and we are enjoying the warmer weather. Vaseux went for a road trip to Vancouver and had a visit with Pads Toast and Nessa. She loved them and hopes to one day grow up and work just like them. We are working on heel and stand. ...