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!
Kiyoko | September 2025
September was the month of FIRSTS: Kiyoko’s First Birthday on the 19th, the start of her first heat, and her first...
Bentley II | September 2025
At the beginning of September, we went to see Taj in Bard on the Beach. Gail was working in an office, so we went to...
Maeve | September 2025
This month, Maeve is back in Burnaby hanging out with our lovely Advanced Sitters Shannon and Michael! She even got to...
Ritz | September 2025
Ritz reporting. I’m 6 months old now and am told that summer is coming to an end. We have a routine of daily walks and...