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 Smore
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Smore. In his own words, Smore’s partner tells how AFD Smore is making a positive impact in his role as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ at Rochester Elementary School.
Meet Team Radar II
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Radar II. In his own words, Radar’s partner tells how Radar is making an impact in his role as an Accredited Facility Dog at St Michaels University School, and as a loved member of his partner’s family.
PADS In Bloom: Hanging Basket Fundraiser
Support life-changing dogs by ordering beautiful spring hanging baskets. Available in both sun and shade!
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!
Rita | July 2025
This month was quite uneventful! I completed my first heat cycle and spent a lot of time inside, and not with my puppy...
Giorgio | July 2025
Good day all, July was a really fun month. It started out with a big street party; mom said it was a parade. I was...
Smaug | July 2025
Happy 1st Birthday to Our Fierce Little Dragon Litter July has been a big month for Smaug — not just because it’s...
Grant | July 2025
Dear Family and Friends of Grant, As Calvin and Hobbes would say... "the days are just packed". It's summertime, and...