Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Link II
CLIENT BLOG: Read all about how Link’s positive attitude and happy tail are making an incredible impact to the children he meets.
Meet Team Asti
CLIENT BLOG: Every day is ‘take your dog to work day’ for Team Asti!
Community Development Event and Volunteer Coordinator | Applications Closed
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Community Development Event & Volunteer Coordinator, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
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!
Poppy III | July 2025
Poppy has been in advanced training for about a month now, and she’s settled in beautifully! She’s shown great focus...
Arthur | July 2025
Arthur and his brothers and sister celebrated their first birthday with a get-together at an off-leash park in New...
DK | July 2025
DK is still exploring what path he wants to take for his future, and lately, he’s been dabbling in some hearing dog...
Rufous | July 2025
This month, Rufous made the big move from Calgary to Vancouver and officially joined Jade’s string! We’ve been...