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
CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTV’s St John Alexander meets the Exclamation Litter and learns about what it takes to be a PADS Breeder Caretaker.
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.
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!
Lumina | June 2025
June has kept me somewhat busy. We’ve had some very hot days this month, so I’ve been trying to keep myself cool. Been going out for lots of walks, but on the really hot days, I go in the morning and at night when it’s cooler, and don't have to worry about my paws....
Sylvan II | June 2025
Sylvan transitioned from her advanced sitter to my house this month and has settled in beautifully! She is a fun girl who loves playing with the other dogs or by herself with a toy. We went on a few field trips this month, including a Brookfield Place event where she...