Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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.
CTV: Calgary PADS Puppies
Host of CTV Calgary Shaun Frenette shares news about PADS latest litter of puppies.
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!
Duke II | August 2025
This month, I've been working on my heels and sides as well as my "chin" cue. I am a happy boy who loves to play with...
Grant | August 2025
Dear Family and Friends of Grant Grant has filled the end of summer with full-body tail wags. Very important things to...
Elli | August 2025
Photos below... Submitted by: Jan, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Tide | August 2025
I’ve been at the sitters for half of this month, which was super fun because I was staying with my released PADS...