Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Say Cheese | Team Queso
Quesoย is Sarah’s fourth Mobility Dog from Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS), he has seamlessly become an incredible sidekick, enriching my daily life in ways I never thought possible.
ACCESSABILITY WEEK
PADS is partnering with Lime on an initiative to keep sidewalks clear for all pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges or low vision.
CTV: Meet Thorin the dog, the newest Yukon EMS employee
Thorin the dog is the newest employee with Yukon’s EMS.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Libby II | April 2025
Libby is growing fast and has got some legsโnow 5 months and 30lbs!ย She had a great month of learning, picking up on her skills and cues quickly. Libby had a special visit from released Wroxy, the raiser's first PADS pup, and enjoyed a fun play date. She also learned...
Patty | April 2025
The weather has been improving, which means lots more sunny walks. This month, we have focused on teaching Patty to check in more often and rewarding her handsomely. So far, we have seen some improvements there with more frequent check-ins and staying by our side...