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
Meet Pat and Orca
Join us Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 PM PST when we chat with Pat and AFD PADS Orca of the Provincial Overdose Mobile Response Team.
Instructor’s Assistant | Accepting Applications
The Instructor’s Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADS’ facilities.
In loving memory of Nancy Kemble
It's with immense sorrow that we share that Nancy Kemble, a beloved member of our PADS family, lost her valiant battle with Cancer on Friday, November 11, 2022. Nancy has worn many hats at PADS - board member, board Chair, volunteer, donor, advocate and tireless...
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!
Chet | May 2025
I love the spring. Lots of evening walks and the smells! Oh, how I love the smells. I have been working on my loose-leash walking, especially when I am walking through Fish Creek Park: so many smells, bicycles and other dogs. After a long walk, I get to relax. Here I...
Tay | May 2025
We have been making great strides with Tay's distraction and arousal spikes. She has been doing a lot of maturing over the last few months. Tay is a velcro dog, and will be very happy to be a service dog that goes everywhere with her person, and enthusiastically...