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 Petra
CLIENT BLOG: Petra is following in the paw prints of PADS Nessa at Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Read about her impact in the words of her partner.
Meet Team Glisten
CLIENT BLOG: Glisten has slipped seamlessly into her new role as an Accredited Facility Dog at the BC CDC. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Ali.
Meet Team Fraser
CLIENT BLOG: Fraser is a big dog making a big impact. With his chill personality and big heart, he’s changed his clients life.
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!
Fiddle | September 2025
This month, Fiddle continues her journey as an Accredited Facility Dog. She adores meeting people and makes everyone...
Toad | September 2025
This month, Toad continues to progress with his mobility skills. He is also working on his dog and people distraction,...
Tay | September 2025
This month, Tay continues her journey as a Hearing Dog. She loves sounds and is very eager to learn and do her best....
Ritz | September 2025
Ritz reporting. I’m 6 months old now and am told that summer is coming to an end. We have a routine of daily walks and...