Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
30 Stories for 30 Years β Christiana & Murphy
Murphy was serious about her alert work. She loved those treats, which meant never having to miss a knock at the door, phone call, any alarm, or the minute my morning coffee finished percolating.
30 Stories for 30 Years β Vivian & Milan
I received PADS Accredited Facility Dog Milan in July of 2016. The work that she does with my clients and the enormous impact that she has had on my workplace goes with out saying. She is exactly as advertised.
30 Stories for 30 Years – Meredith
About seven years ago we were in a great period of transition; jobs were changing and our hopes of having a family were dashed by illness and long adoption waiting lists. While out walking one day, we spotted a woman walking a yellow lab with a bright yellow cape. We saw the PADS logo and started talking about what it would be like to give back to the community like that.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Rimbey | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Rimbey to Advanced Training! I am so thankful to Rimbey's raisers Louis, Ron and Lynn for the time and dedication they have put into sweet Rimbey. She is a quick girl who loves working and has great foundations thanks to her puppy...
Tetris | May 2025
Tetris is settling in great into the routine of advanced training. We are figuring out that she loves to work for kibble, hang out close to her people, and has a nice slow, and level energy. We are exploring what career will best suit her lovely traits the best....