Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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Building Resilience and Community
PADS Partners with Brooks Secondary School’s CALM Program in Powell River, BC.
Meet Team Loki II
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Loki II. In her own words, Alysen shares how Loki is a ray of sunshine when everyone needed something positive.
Meet Team Lady
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Lady II. In their own words, Dez shares that Lady’s impact on their life has been transformative.
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!
Hara | October 2025
The month of October marks the last month of my journey with my raiser, Team Hara. My raiser says she is going to miss...
Shyloh | October 2025
Shyloh joined her new raisers at the beginning of the month. She’s a sweet, smart pup who is very eager and...
Maren | October 2025
Maren and her sister, PADS Beckett, arrived at YYC late on the evening of September 25. We brought her home to meet...
Jonsie | October 2025
Jonsie is making positive progress with his loose-leash walking. If we encounter another distraction, he needs to be...