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 – 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 – 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-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!
Tay | April 2025
Tay enjoyed breathtaking views of the beautiful Capilano River from above. Although she felt a bit uneasy about the...
Muffin | April 2025
Muffin was the star support dog at an elementary school this month. She is very popular with kids and adores them. We...
Juno II | April 2025
Juno enjoyed a short period of time with a sitter this month. We played in the backyard and had lots of fun. We did...
Toffee | April 2025
This was a good month in Toffeeland. We went to the grocery store a lot and also to Costco. Barb tells me I was a very...