Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Willow Park Charity Golf Classic Recap
The 2024 Willow Park Charity Golf Classic raised $575,000 for Pacific Assistance Dogs and will bring positive change for so many Calgarians.
CTV NEWS – CALGARY – Service Dog Shortage
CTV News Calgary Video Journalist Kevin Green reports on Pacific Assistance Dogs Society sounding the alarm over service dog shortage.
GLOBAL AB: DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE DOG WEEK
Journalist Meghan Cobb of Global News Calgary speaks about the surge in the demand for assistance dogs.
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!
Minnie II | October 2025
- attended PADS in-person classes- spent some time interacting with a young American Bully female dog and an older...
Falkor | October 2025
Hi, Everyone! Well, my second Halloween has come & gone. Darn, because I was really into all the spooky decor. But...
Skaha III | October 2025
Skaha came to me for a sit having just finished her heat. She was eager to be out and about and was very excited to...
Chet | October 2025
SNOW! I love snow. And it snowed in October... before Halloween! How lucky am I? While others in my house were not...