Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Pepa
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Pepa. In her own words, Stephanie shares a touching and inspiring glimpse into the transformative bond she has formed with PADS Pepa.
How to Help PADS During the Postal Strike
Help PADS spread our Holiday message during the postal strike!
Building Resilience and Community
PADS Partners with Brooks Secondary School’s CALM Program in Powell River, BC.
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!
Coola | August 2025
Coola has had a great month with the start-up of Kindergarten at the end of August! Coola is doing very well at...
Meadow II | August 2025
Hi! I've had a great August, from wrestling gators to running in the ocean. We've spent lots of time at the cabin,...
Valentino | August 2025
We are thrilled to introduce Valentino to our Calgary Advanced Training Crew! Tino is a fun-loving, goofy guy who...
Falkor | August 2025
Hi, Everyone, Is August over already?! Darn. I was really liking the summer routine of busy mornings and lazy...