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
CTV Morning Live Vancouver
CTV’s St John Alexander meets the Exclamation Litter and learns about what it takes to be a PADS Breeder Caretaker.
GET READY FOR TAX TIME
Sick and tired of having to sort out the trash at the depot? Want to help PADS in a fun and unique way? Well do we have the opportunity for you!
Samwise the Stouthearted
Named after the iconic character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, PADS Samwise was always fated to be someone’s loyal companion.
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!
Tesla | September 2025
It has been a month full of outings and adventures. We visited Steveston Harbour with my friend Daisy, where we saw...
Teenie | September 2025
Teenie is the sweetest pup in the world. She had a pretty calm month. She started out with a camping trip to Quadra...
Meadow II | September 2025
It was all fun & games till I went into heat, so this has NOT been an exciting month. It started off great with my...
Donner II | September 2025
Hello everyone, PADS Donner II here to report on my first September ever!! My friend, PADS Blanco, was going back to...