Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Communications Intern | Position Filled
The Special Events Intern organises and coordinates several major events that happen over the summer, with special emphasis on our MOVE Fundraising campaign in July.
Thank you Dogtopia Foundation of Canada
A big thank you to The Dogtopia Foundation of Canada for sponsoring 6 PADS Puppies-In-Training!
Meet The BC Bird Litter
Join us on Tuesday, May 16th at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday featuring one of our newest litter of puppies, the BC Bird Litter!
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!
Drax | June 2025
Drax has been focusing on the foundations of retrieval work this month. He’s a lovely dog with great manners, always...
Toad | June 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn foundations for various skills such as retrieve, tug, push and button. We are...
Huckle | June 2025
Huckle has a special daily routine with pick-up and drop-off, ensuring he gets his beauty sleep and arrives at school...
Fiddle | June 2025
This month, Fiddle continues to work on her skills and obedience. We are working on Fiddle's focus in more difficult...