Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
GLOBAL BC: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK
Join host Sonia Sunger, of the Global Morning Show, as she shares the urgent need for PADS Assistance Dogs.
qathet Living
Help Sponsor a Litter of Assistance Dogs!
Powell River Peak
Service dogs recognized at special City of Powell River meeting.
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!
Bosc | June 2025
Bosc is loving the beautiful, warm weather this month! He spends almost all of his downtime lounging in the sun in...
Elli | June 2025
This was my 1st month with my new family since I left my litter. I live with 2 teenagers and another dog, and a cat. ...
Rosa | June 2025
After careful consideration, Rosa has been released from Advanced Training. Rosa is an enthusiastic, sweet, and...
Shelby | June 2025
Snuggles, Splashes & So Many Firsts Puppy adventures from one of your favourite service dogs-in-training! Hi...