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!
Gem II | October 2025
Gem was with us for only a weekend. She was an incredible pup to have around. She came to my grandma's care home, the...
Riff | October 2025
Hey Everyone! My name is Riff, and I went to my puppy raisers this month! I have started going to high school every...
Kashtin | October 2025
Happy Fall, PADS Village. The days are getting shorter and it's getting a little cooler on my morning walks - but I...
Goaldie | October 2025
My Nana came for a visit from Ontario. We went to the Vancouver Aquarium, walked around Stanley Park & Queen...