Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Powell River Peak
Service dogs recognized at special City of Powell River meeting.
qathet Living
Help Sponsor a Litter of Assistance Dogs!
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!
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!
Puzzle | August 2025
What a busy month! After a quiet July when Puzzle was under house arrest (ahem, home with kennel cough), it was back...
Sokka | August 2025
We are thrilled to introduce Sokka to our Calgary Advanced Training Crew! Sokka is a sweet and sensitive guy who also...
Chet | August 2025
August has meant lots of walks. The weather has improved, so we are spending lots of time in Fish Creek Provincial...
Mabel II | August 2025
Hi again, friends! Welcome to our monthly assembly! My heat has ended, and I have started walking around stores and...