Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
PADS Audited Financial Statements | 2014
The 2014 Audited Financial Statements were prepared by: Kemp Harvey Group, Chartered Professional Accountants.
Lisa & Rowan
"As a PADS Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) dog, Rowan’s job is unique and invaluable. Together, Rowan and I work directly with clients of all ages and with various disabilities using Animal Assisted Therapy. As a registered nurse, I will plan out the interactions...
Clayton & Ember
“My PADS’ dog Ember and I were matched as a team in the summer of 2010. Since then she has been a wonderful addition to all aspects of my life, especially with my last year in high school. When I drop an object on the floor or need to open a door, Ember can assist me...
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!
Myra | May 2025
Myra kicked off this month by going on a 2-week swap with another raiser! It's a fantastic opportunity to see and...
Minnie II | May 2025
- walked on trails, met different dogs- tested a few novelty items: a foldable bed - outdoors, a foldable crate -...
Fawn | May 2025
Long time no talk, Village! I spent almost all of April inside and leashed as I went into heat. Human said I was super...
Giorgio | May 2025
Good day, all, Giorgio here, May went by in a blur, quite literally one day, as I and some of my PADS pals, went to...