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
PADS Beaumont passes after over a decade of service
CJME News reports Weyburn police dog PADS Beaumont passes after over a decade of service. Learn more about his remarkable career and legacy.
Meet Team Petra
CLIENT BLOG: Petra is following in the paw prints of PADS Nessa at Treehouse Vancouver Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. Read about her impact in the words of her partner.
Meet Team Glisten
CLIENT BLOG: Glisten has slipped seamlessly into her new role as an Accredited Facility Dog at the BC CDC. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Ali.
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 | October 2025
Quinoa continues to excel in the PTSD program, where her attentive and affectionate nature shines. She has been...
DK | October 2025
This month, DK went on a field trip to the Burnaby Fire Department, where he got to show off his AFD skills in meeting...
Belle IV | October 2025
Belle started the month with several trips to the service department of the car dealership along with rides home in...
Poppy III | October 2025
This month, Poppy has started to dabble in the mobility program and finds the skills very enjoyable! Some of her...