Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Building Resilience and Community
PADS Partners with Brooks Secondary School’s CALM Program in Powell River, BC.
Meet Team Loki II
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Loki II. In her own words, Alysen shares how Loki is a ray of sunshine when everyone needed something positive.
Meet Team Lady
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Lady II. In their own words, Dez shares that Lady’s impact on their life has been transformative.
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!
Tzar | July 2025
We've had a busy month of family gatherings, playdates with other PADS pups, our first trip to the dog park, and...
Billie II | July 2025
Billie had a fun July, taking in many activities, including Saskatoon berry picking, gardening, the beach park,...
Bowden | July 2025
Bowden had a busy month filled with training at the training centre and various field trips. He continues to learn the...
Astro II | July 2025
Hello friends! I had some good times this month! We went on lots of long walks early in the morning before it got too...