Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Burnabynow: ‘Shaelyn loved dogs’: $10K donation made to PADS in slain Burnaby Mountie’s name
Outlet: Burnabynow Date: March 14, 2024 Host: Cornelia Naylor
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2023
PADS 2022 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
MooseJaw Today: Victims of violent crime can seek comfort in Sven, a hard-working and lovable police dog
Outlet: Moose Jaw Today Date: February 22, 2024 Host: Aaron Walker
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.
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FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Toad | August 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn Mobility skills and is enjoying learning to retrieve items, tug open doors, and...
Pandora | August 2025
Hi everyone! This month was my last summer month before school starts, and I made the most of it! I loved accompanying...
Tay | August 2025
This month, Tay continues to learn sound skills as a Hearing Dog. She loves it and is picking it up quickly! She often...
Belle IV | August 2025
Belle had somewhat of a quiet month. She spent a week with a new sitter. She revisited familiar places such as the...



















