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
GET READY FOR TAX TIME
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!
Samwise the Stouthearted
Named after the iconic character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, PADS Samwise was always fated to be someone’s loyal companion.
PADS In Bloom: Hanging Basket Fundraiser
Support life-changing dogs by ordering beautiful spring hanging baskets. Available in both sun and shade!
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!
Pandora | May 2025
Hey y’all! Welcome to my May pupdate! Nothing too wild this month—just living my best puppy life and tagging along on all of mom’s adventures. We’ve been climbing, dancing, and hiking (a lot of hiking!). Mom says I’m an absolute beast on the trails—fast, fearless, and...
Windsor | May 2025
Windsor continues to spread love, joy and smiles wherever he goes! He started May with his first puppy swap and was a lovely guest in another raiser's home. Windsor has grown a lot this month. Even one of the 2nd-grade students in my class said the other day, "Windsor...