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 | 2024
PADS 2022 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
Delta Optimist: Delta assistance dogs lighten the mood at Invictus Games
At Invictus Games 2025, assistance dogs from Delta supported veterans. These professionally trained dogs helped alleviate stress and ease the psychological challenges faced by participants.
Peace Arch News: Surrey clinic marks 10 years supporting victims of violence
The Embrace Clinic in Surrey has provided medical care to over 5,000 survivors of violence since its opening in January 2015. Located in the Shirley Dean Pavilion, the clinic offers services including injury treatment, infection screening, and referrals to community resources.
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!
Buddy II | August 2025
Hi everypawdy! I can’t believe another zoomy month has flown by—where did the time go?! My hoomom and I took the sky...
Shyloh | August 2025
Still living the dream hiking with lots of time cooling off in the lake with other puppy pals, strolling in the mall,...
Bowie II | August 2025
Well, I have met my puppy-raising family. I spent a lot of time with another PADS dog they had in the house, and that...
Sturko | August 2025
Hello world, I'm PADS Sturko! I was sponsored and named by the Stampede City Canadian Progress Club in memory of one...