Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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...
PADS Needs Volunteers To Help Give The Gift Of Independence This Christmas
PADSβ puppy-raisers play a pivotal role in matching as many dogs with clients as possible. Responsible for up to the first two years of a puppy-in-trainingβs career, being a puppy-raiser is one of the most fulfilling ways to make a difference in someone elseβs life.
Sara’s Story
Gone are the days I can just head out the door on a whim. By the time Iβm ready to leave, Iβm already mentally and physically drained. Iβm happiest when Iβm in my manual chair, rather than my cumbersome power chair, but I donβt have the strength except for with short distance on level areas.
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!
Bowden | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Bowden to Advanced Training! His raiser, Melanie, has done a beautiful job raising Bowden and providing him with the foundations to help him succeed in the future! This month we have been reviewing his obedience, body handling and...
Sylvan II | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Sylvan II to Advance Training! Her raisers, Rob and Janet, did a phenomenal job in raising her! We have been taking the last couple of weeks to get to know each other and evaluating what cues she knows. I have been working on chin and...