Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Diego
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Diego. Tamara shares how PADS Diego is fostering a sense of belonging at Carson Graham Secondary School with his unique personality and gentle spirit.
Meet Team Pyxis
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Pyxis. Dana shares how together, this team is helping medium-sized humans manage stress, build confidence, and stay focused.
Meet Team Quiche
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Quiche. Quiche’s partner shares how this dog’s presence is having a profound impact on every student she meets.
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!
Bazinga | October 2025
Bazinga reached a huge milestone this month and was turned into Advanced Training! Bazinga entered Puppy University...
Bubba II | October 2025
Hi all! I'm back with my pupdate for October! This month, I went to lots of university classes and slept...
Carpie | October 2025
I’m growing fast and gaining pounds each week! My humans can’t believe how fast I’m growing! I’ve also been working...
Furrow | October 2025
Furrow turned 19 months old in October. He has been enjoying walking through the leaves that have fallen to the...