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
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!
Blanco | September 2025
September has been a busy month! It started with a sunny trail walk and a relaxing evening. My furrend PADS Donner II...
Beckett II | September 2025
Hi, I’m Beckett! I had a big month this September! I flew on my first airplane, met my puppy raiser and my new family,...
Goose II | September 2025
Goose is gone camping. He's going camping again. He loves going to the shopping center and loves to go to restaurants....
Mickey II | September 2025
September is over already?! The month flew by! I kicked off the month with a training session alongside PADS Meadow at...