Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Recycle and Donate
Sick and tired of having to sort out the trash at the depot? Want to help PADS in a fun and unique way? Well do we have the opportunity for you!
Stronger Together | Team Stark
August 2024 will be Juliet’s 6th year of partnership with PADS PTSD dog Stark. To help her write an update of how far she has come, she went all the way back to October 2018 and her graduation speech at PADS.
PADS Puppy Days
Join us Thursday, June 13th, Saturday, June 22nd, or Thursday, July 4th at the Burnaby Campus to learn about volunteering with PADS!
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!
Marsh II | June 2025
Marsh is doing wonderfully as he learns new mobility skills. His naturally calm demeanour and sweet, loving personality make him a joy to work with. With his trainer on vacation in June, Marsh also enjoyed over a week of well-deserved downtime, a nice balance of rest...
Rufous | June 2025
Rufous has been making incredible progress with his sound work training! He’s picking up the foundational skills at lightning speed and clearly enjoys the challenge. One of his favourite parts? Getting to jump into action when the alert sounds go off — especially...
Thunder | June 2025
Thunder has been working on developing good manners when playing with other dogs and learning to reduce alert barking at strangers. He’s making steady progress and becoming more thoughtful in his interactions. Each week brings small but meaningful improvements, a big...
Nova III | June 2025
This month, Nova has been working on her pre-placement testing and sound skills. She participated in a field trip to YVR for Airport Workers Day, where she did her best "Go Say Hi" to all the workers. She also went on a 2-day trip to the island with her trainer to...