Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Say Cheese | Team Queso
Queso is Sarah’s fourth Mobility Dog from Pacific Assistance Dogs (PADS), he has seamlessly become an incredible sidekick, enriching my daily life in ways I never thought possible.
ACCESSABILITY WEEK
PADS is partnering with Lime on an initiative to keep sidewalks clear for all pedestrians, especially those with mobility challenges or low vision.
CTV: Meet Thorin the dog, the newest Yukon EMS employee
Thorin the dog is the newest employee with Yukon’s EMS.
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 | August 2025
Petra made her departure this month from Calgary to move out to the Lower Mainland to join Margaret’s string to be...
Minnie II | August 2025
- PADS Myra visited Minnie for some cardboard chaos and other "freework"- worked on settling indoors and outside (from...
Juno II | August 2025
Juno II had a great August. She spent time with some amazing sitters, had some fun adventures, and experienced many...
Tetris | August 2025
Tetris has spent this month polishing her skills and learning some new tricks she will be able to show off in her...