Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
CTV: Calgary PADS Puppies
Host of CTV Calgary Shaun Frenette shares news about PADS latest litter of puppies.
Vernon Matters: Dog day afternoon at Vernon pickleball facility
Puppies and pickleballers will come together this weekend at the Okanagan Wealth Advisors Pickleball Complex in Vernon’s Marshall Fields.
Global TV: Saturday Sips: Puppies and sips for everyone
Jennifer Palma gets a chance to meet two hard-working assistance dogs, and the founder of BC Distilled, and learns how the public can help PADS flourish.
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!
Petra | July 2025
Petra told us something very important this month… She would rather have a career as an Accredited Facility Dog! Petra...
Tetris | July 2025
Tetris has been going on a lot of field trips, as well as learning some fun-specific tasks for her future job. A few...
Puzzle | July 2025
Happy Birthday, Puzzle! It is a treat to have your company for this extra time, to watch you continue to mature. I...
Momo II | July 2025
This month, I spent 5 days with a sitter as my raiser was taking a holiday that was not dog-friendly. While there, I...