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 Abra
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Abra. Our client shares how being paired with a hearing dog helped bring her confidence back.
Meet Team Shimmer
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Shimmer. In her own words, Shimmer’s client shares her gratitude for her service dog!
Meet Team Beans
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Beans III. In his own words, Dave shares his journey with PADS and meeting his new partner Beans!
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!
Lyriq | October 2025
Hi friends! Lyriq here! October has been such a fun month. I’ve been working really hard on my skills and getting lots...
Tesla | Ooctober 2025
October has been bittersweet as it is my last month with my raisers, Teri and Rory. I am off to an advanced dog sitter...
Puzzle | October 2025
Dear Puzzle, You may have noticed a change in our routine this month, as you wound up your first job and prepared for...
Fawn | October 2025
October didn’t go as planned, friends. I spent almost all month having the time of my life at a sitters house as I...