Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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!
Meet Alex
Join us Tuesday, May 2nd at 1:00 PM PDT for Tune-In-Tuesday to chat with Alex Hamer-the man behind the BC Distilled event!
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!
Fiddle | August 2025
This month, Fiddle is learning the skills required to be an Accredited Facility Dog. While she loves the mobility...
Mozza | August 2025
Mozza is working hard on learning her cues! She is learning how to hold her chin in our palm and to hold the position...
Teenie | August 2025
Teenie is having a wonderful summer. She loves the heat and has learned to swim (accidentally), and loves wading and...
Daisy III | August 2025
Daisy continues on her journey to becoming a great service dog. She settles well in any situation and is improving in...