Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Say Cheese | Team Queso
Quesoย is Sarah’s fourth Mobility Dog from Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS), he has seamlessly become an incredible sidekick, enriching my daily life in ways I never thought possible.
ACCESSABILITY WEEK
PADS is partnering with Lime on an initiative to keep sidewalks clear for all pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges or low vision.
CTV: Meet Thorin the dog, the newest Yukon EMS employee
Thorin the dog is the newest employee with Yukon’s EMS.
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Milos | June 2025
Milos had a very fun June. He learned to paddleboard and swim. He took to both very easily. He jumps right on the paddleboard, and so far, we have stayed in shallow waters.ย He is goodย at doing the dog paddle! As well as swimming in Okanagan Lake, he splashes around...
Mozza | June 2025
Mozza has been a busy girl this summer! She greatly enjoys visiting our local water park to cool off on the hot days. She also had her second visit to the aquarium this past month and was fascinated by the sea otters and seals! Submitted by:ย Aaron and Lisa