Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Global TV: The healing power of PADS dogs
Outlet: Global New Date: September 16, 2023 Host: Jennifer Palma
Meet Christian and PADS Sadie
Join us on Tuesday, September 5th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring another one of our incredible Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the Vancouver Police Department – Christian and PADS Sadie.
Vancouver Sun: Canada’s first justice facility service dog, Caber, dies at 15
Outlet: Vancouver SunDate: August 22, 2023Author: Joseph Ruttle
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!
Mushu | July 2025
Happy birthday to me! I turned one this month and had so much fun celebrating my birthday! My bestie Golly came over...
Shelby II | July 2025
Sparkles, Showers & Super-Puppy Powers Tail wags and happy wiggles from me, Shelby II! Can you believe I turned...
Donner II | July 2025
Hello everyone, PADS Donner II here to tell you about my busiest month yet. Throughout July, I continued to work on my...
Elli | July 2025
This month was hot, and for treats, my family gave me ice cubes, which I loved. I would push them all around the...