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
Puppies-in-training get glimpse of guiding future at Okanagan grad
The Keremeos Review reports on PADS Okanagan Graduation Celebration at Predator Ridge.
Meet Team Ky
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Ky. Read how Ky has impacted Marni’s life in incredible ways.
Bridge City News: New service dog Link to assist at Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Bridge City News reports on PADS Link II, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre’s new Accredited Facility Dog (AFD).
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!
Bosc | June 2025
Bosc is loving the beautiful, warm weather this month! He spends almost all of his downtime lounging in the sun in between raucous play sessions with his PADS buddies. Bosc has put on a lot of muscle from his fitness sessions and regular hiking. His core strength has...
Indy | June 2025
This month, Indy has been working on her obedience and loose leash walking. She can be strong on leash at times, especially around thresholds. She is very good at settling in the home. We are working on the occasional barking for attention and excitement around other...