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 SUSAN & JONATHAN
Long-time volunteers Susan Taylor and Jonathan Young have spent decades as PADS ambassadors and advocates. They have raised puppies, helped with campus maintenance, hosted volunteer info sessions, volunteered at events...they have done it all. Within their circle of...
Meet Pat and Orca
Join us Tuesday, December 6th at 1:00 PM PST when we chat with Pat and AFD PADS Orca of the Provincial Overdose Mobile Response Team.
Instructor’s Assistant | Accepting Applications
The Instructor’s Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADS’ facilities.
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!
Sarge II | July 2025
Sarge went on a few different outings this month where he got to prove what a rockstar he is! The first was to Spruce...
Olé | July 2025
Summer mode was fully activated in July! Canada Day was filled with activities as we spent time at Granville Island,...
Windsor | July 2025
Summer Break for this PADS puppy is off to a great start! Windsor has been enjoying more time to cuddle at home and...
Sesame | July 2025
Sesame spent most of this month putting in hours at the training centre, working on becoming a mobility service dog!...