Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2022
PADS 2022 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
Meet Michele & PADS Zen
Join us on Tuesday, March 21st at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our Accredited Facility Dog Teams at the VPD – Cst. Michele McKnight and PADS Zen of the Employee Wellness Unit.
Meet Chelsi & PADS Sonar
Join us on Tuesday, March 7th at 1:00 PM PST for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring Accredited Facility Dog Team – Chelsi and PADS Sonar. They help people who have experienced trauma, grief and loss or have mental health challenges.
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!
Triton | May 2025
Triton has been enjoying life running around in the country on his off days with the sitters. He loves the country life! Triton has a heart for working and not just relaxing, so he continues to do well and stays focused on his skills. We are incredibly grateful for...
Tope | May 2025
Tope spent half the month with her sitter where she continues to keep up all her skills. Tope also went to the PADS graduation with her sitter to get a little sneak peek of what it would be like when she graduated, and she was a rock star. Great job Tope! We are...