Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
SPRING ON CAMPUS
As the daffodils come up around the campus, puppies are aβplenty, advanced dogs are enjoying field trips and intensive training, puppy classes have moved into open air, and dogs are moving into life-changing roles.
Vancouver Pet Lover Show to benefit PADS
Come join us this Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th at the Pet Loversβ show in benefit of PADS! Attend interactive and informative seminars by veterinarians and top professionals. Have your family dog try the Dog Lovers Days agility course - the only lure course ever...
New BC Guide Dog & Service Dog Act takes effect
The new BC Guide & Service Dog Act takes effect today. Learn more about how these changes will help guide and service dog users throughout the province.
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!
Vaseux | May 2025
Vaseux has had a busy month. We had a playdate with graduate PADS Queso, and she hosted a puppy for a night on their way to Calgary, and we went to Calgary for graduation. We were excited to see our previous dog, PADS Melon, graduate. Vaseux was great on the trip and...
Saphira | May 2025
Saphira had another month full of adventures and continues to do well with her training. She is working on her default leave-it as she is quick to "help" her raiser any time a kibble is dropped, but she is getting better. She helped her raiser finish her Tourism...