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
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!
Shyloh | October 2025
Shyloh joined her new raisers at the beginning of the month. She’s a sweet, smart pup who is very eager and...
Maren | October 2025
Maren and her sister, PADS Beckett, arrived at YYC late on the evening of September 25. We brought her home to meet...
Jonsie | October 2025
Jonsie is making positive progress with his loose-leash walking. If we encounter another distraction, he needs to be...
T-Bone | October 2025
Well, I will be 8 months old in a few days. I am considered larger compared to my classmates, but we all get along. At...