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
2015 Newsletter
PADS News 2015
LOVE ME DO
Early mornings, late nights, excitement mixed with anxiety, lots of cuddling, and unauthorized puppy parties are just some of the things that Jocelyn and Marie experienced during their first 5 months as breeders caretakers for PADSβ Roma and her βBeatles Litterβ. Their passion for labradors, social work, and their friendβs enthusiasm about the organization made PADS an obvious choice to volunteer for.
A New Paw Forward for BC
It was an amazing day for Assistance Dog users in British Columbia. We gathered along with our partners from BC & Alberta Guide Dog Services in the BC Legislature as the proposed BC Guide and Service Dog Act was introduced by the honourable Suzanne Anton, Minister...
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!
Drax | April 2025
This is Drax's last month with us. A great dog. He is wonderful in the house and eager to work. Good luck with your new training. We are going to miss you. Submitted by:Β Jim and Susan
Rufous | April 2025
If you want to know where the party is, just look for Rufous! Rufous is having a blast in advanced training. We are yet to find anything Rufous doesnβt like. He is the fastest and goofiest when playing with friends and loves training for snacks. He is developing his...