Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
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!
Development Coordinator | Position Filled
PADS is hiring for a newly created position of Fundraising Coordinator. This is a full-time position, based in Calgary, Alberta.
Calgary Release
PADS Calgary is looking for a new home! Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) is appealing to the Calgary community to help us find a new home from which to train life-changing dogs. After 6 years subletting from our friends at Chasin’ Tails, in the Meridian...
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 | September 2025
Well, what a September I had. The weather was great, and I spent a ton of time outside. I also got to go on an...
Billie II | September 2025
Billie has had a busy September. She has experienced many outings and sitter opportunities, including time in an...
Bowden | September 2025
Bowden has been hard at work this month building on his foundation and learning some exciting new skills. He’s been...
Tide | September 2025
This month, I spent a couple of weeks with sitters and enjoyed having some kids around because I love little ones! I...