Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Pickleball, Pints, and Purpose
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the qathet Pickleball Association teamed up for a day of fun and fundraising in July at Dinks and Drinks for Dogs 2025.
Burnaby Puppy Days: Learn More About Volunteering
Puppy Days Info Sessions are a chance to learn more about volunteering at PADS. You’ll also get to meet some of our amazing volunteers and dogs in training!
Meet Team Tahsis
CLIENT BLOG: Read how PADS Tahsis has restored Sarah-Kate’s independence.
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!
Bazinga | August 2025
Training Breakthrough! After visiting many Tim Hortons across the province, I finally found one where I was...
Casey | August 2025
Casey has enjoyed many outings this month to public places, including the dental office, health clinic, Lifelabs,...
Duke II | August 2025
This month, I've been working on my heels and sides as well as my "chin" cue. I am a happy boy who loves to play with...
Grant | August 2025
Dear Family and Friends of Grant Grant has filled the end of summer with full-body tail wags. Very important things to...