Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team DeeDee
CLIENT BLOG: In her own words, hear how PADS DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi.
Pickleball, Pints, and Purpose
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the qathet Pickleball Association teamed up for a day of fun and fundraising in July at Dinks and Drinks for Dogs 2025.
Burnaby Puppy Days: Learn More About Volunteering
Puppy Days Info Sessions are a chance to learn more about volunteering at PADS. You’ll also get to meet some of our amazing volunteers and dogs in training!
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!
Quinoa | July 2025
Quinoa has officially entered advanced training and is now part of Jade’s string! She’s been adjusting beautifully, so...
Toffee | July 2025
So…….this will be my last Pupdate cuz I am going to Advanced Training on August 11. Barb and Patrick say I am going to...
Sokka | July 2025
Sokka continues his journey to be an assistance dog and is preparing to go to advanced training next month. Sokka’s...
Tiki II | July 2025
Tiki spent most of July with wonderful puppy sitters in the Okanagan region. We picked her up on the 27th, and she was...