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 Alma
CLIENT BLOG: Team Alma is making an incredible impact for communities in Cranbrook, B.C!
Meet Team Silky II
CLIENT BLOG: Hughie’s retirement is looking brighter with Silky II by his side! Read about the incredible impact Silky is making.
AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: Orbit
Party girl Orbit has an infectious zest for life and ready for any adventure!
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!
Sokka | June 2025
Sokka continues to prepare for advanced training as he will be turned in next month. He continues to be easy to train, calm and friendly and loves people. Sokka can go anywhere, the office, gym, restaurant and instantly has an off switch. Many times, I will leave...
Duke II | June 2025
This month, I enjoyed going to puppy classes and visiting with my PADS puppy friends. I have been working on my heels and sides using a perch pot - I love the perch pot! We have gone on some long walks now that the weather is nice and the humans say I am doing awesome...