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!
Mickey II | July 2025
The month kicked off with a huge milestone—my first birthday! To celebrate, I was spoiled with a personalized cookie, a brand-new toy, and best of all, a birthday pawty with my siblings. We reunited at a local dog park and had a blast running around and playing...
Grant | July 2025
Dear Family and Friends of Grant, As Calvin and Hobbes would say... "the days are just packed". It's summertime, and we are enjoying the ease and excitement of the season. It's not all fun and games, tho. Class has been productive, and we practise our skills when we...