Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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 PADS’ Roma and her “Beatles Litter”. Their passion for labradors, social work, and their friend’s 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...
PADS Audited Financial Statements – February 2015
The 2015 PADS Audited Financial Statements were prepared by Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants
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!
Rosa | May 2025
Rosa is settling in well to the routine of advanced training. We’re learning that she’s a single human girl who picks her person and bonds closely with them. When Rosa feels safe, she is a happy, bubbly girl who loves to learn new things. She loves cuddling and...
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...