Celebrate International Assistance Dog Week!

Thanks to our friend George, donations made in August 2025 will be matched up to $30,000. Be part of the next life-changing partnership, and support more teams like Team Thorin.

Burnaby Puppy Days Info Sessions

Join us at our Burnaby Campus to learn about the different volunteer roles at PADS!

CALGARY RCMP VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 11, 2025  | Collicutt Siding Golf Club, Calgary

CHIP IN TO CHANGE LIVES

PADS is excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.
Every generous donation made will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

SUPPORT THE WHITECAPS LITTER

Support the Vancouver FC Whitecaps litter by donating to help fund their
training and care during the puppies’ critical first two years.

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

NEWS & STORIES

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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!

Wowza | March 2025

Wowza | March 2025

Wowza is still holding steady at 80 pounds.   He has been enjoying the warmer weather with longer walks and playtime outside.   It's almost time for the kiddy pool to be filled, which will make him super happy! His Thursday routines are his favourite - as soon as we...

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Roku | March 2025

Roku | March 2025

What an exceptional month Roku has had. He has participated in many outings and has made very good choices to not engage in distraction, like with other dogs. We have been to many coffee shops, parks, doctors' offices, and hospitals to practice this good choice...

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Golly | March 2025

Golly | March 2025

Whoa, where has March gone?? It has been a bit of a quiet one for me this month as I went into my first heat at the end of February, which put a dampener on some of the fun, but it was a good rest month! My raiser went on holiday, so I got to spend nearly 2 weeks with...

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Aspen II | March 2025

Aspen II | March 2025

Aspen has been doing very well and was a busy girl in March.  She stayed with a lovely sitter who took her to grocery stores, restaurants, malls and clinics and she did very well. Photos below... Submitted by: Chrissy, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter

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