Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Invictus Games 2025 Appreciation Post
At the Invictus Games 2025 (#IG25), service dogs play an important role in supporting the community. These dogs are present to help offer comfort and companionship to participants. Their presence helps to foster well-being within the Invictus Community.
THANK YOU PORT MOODY LEGION #119
We would like to thank the North Burnaby Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #148) for their generous donation of $7,500 from their Poppy Fund in support of PADS Program.
Meet Team Pepa
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Pepa. In her own words, Stephanie shares a touching and inspiring glimpse into the transformative bond she has formed with PADS Pepa.
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!
Sesame | July 2025
Sesame spent most of this month putting in hours at the training centre, working on becoming a mobility service dog!...
Vaseux | July 2025
Hello friends! I am enjoying the summer so far, but I do not like the heat. Luckily, I have AC and can cool off at the...
Dahlia | July 2025
Dahlia has had many adventures this summer with many more to come! She loves swimming in this beautiful weather. Her...
Sylvan II | July 2025
Sylvan went on a bunch of adventures and field trips this month, which allowed us to get to know her a bit more. Based...