Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Abra
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Abra. Our client shares how being paired with a hearing dog helped bring her confidence back.
Meet Team Shimmer
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Shimmer. In her own words, Shimmer’s client shares her gratitude for her service dog!
Meet Team Beans
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Beans III. In his own words, Dave shares his journey with PADS and meeting his new partner Beans!
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!
Shyloh | July 2025
Still living the dream! New stuff I have discovered this month includes swimming at the beach (loved it), going to...
Mickey II | July 2025
The month kicked off with a huge milestone—my first birthday! To celebrate, I was spoiled with a personalized cookie,...
Lumina | July 2025
This month has been very hot, a lot. So I’ve been doing different things to keep cool. I sometimes move from my bed to...
Patty | July 2025
A happy 1st birthday for Patty and the rest of her A&W siblings! July was a fun month once this girl was allowed...