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
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!
Burnabynow: ‘Shaelyn loved dogs’: $10K donation made to PADS in slain Burnaby Mountie’s name
Outlet: Burnabynow Date: March 14, 2024 Host: Cornelia Naylor
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Shyloh | June 2025
My accomplishments this month: 1. Walking on leash instead of lying down a block in and refusing to move.2. Avoided getting run over by multiple shopping carts at Costco.3. Letting people know that I gotta go by sitting at the door and barking if needed.4. Ceasing to...
Casey | June 2025
Casey just celebrated his 1st birthday and will celebrate this weekend with his siblings at his favourite dog park.Β He loves to run and explore there and is often reluctant to leave. On one occasion, he refused to get back in the carΒ after having so much fun there....