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
Georgina & Duncan
"It has been almost 6 years since I was teamed with Duncan, an enthusiastic black lab with a passion for retrieving objects of all shapes and sizes. Trained with funding from supporters, like you, it is with this extraordinary dog that I lead an “ordinary” life! I am...
Sarah & Leo
"I was born with Cerebral Palsy and I use an electric wheelchair to get around. Before Leo came along I would always get frustrated when dropping something, or trying to get through a doorway, or reaching an automatic button. With Leo I feel safe and secure when out...
Entrekin family & Sienna
"I can't thank PADS enough for allowing Sienna to join our family. As a single parent of three children, two of whom have special needs, having a VIP dog has been more than a blessing. Sienna joined our family last December, after being on the wait list for just...
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!
Bingo | April 2025
It looks like it's officially spring in Calgary! So Bingo is taking advantage of this lovely weather to do lots of walks outside. We have been working hard on public access test scenarios and have taken many field trips to locations like the pet store, allowing him to...
Smaug | April 2025
Now officially 9 months old (in April), Smaug is walking that fine line between lanky goofball and budding professional. The legs? Long. The attention span? Improving. The charm? Off the charts. I swear he grows every night in his sleep—and somehow wakes up even more...