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 Trish and Shale
Join us on Tuesday, June 28th at 1PM PDT, when we catch up with our newest Hearing Dog Team, Trish and PADS Shale.
Meet Krista and Felicity
Join us on Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00PM PDT as we chat with breeder-caretakers Krista and Felicity and meet the 6-week-old Constellations Litter!
Meet Lisa and Emma
Join us on May 31st at 2:00 pm PDT as we chat with our Advanced Trainers, Emma and Lisa to talk about adventures in their world at PADS!
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!
T-Bone | June 2025
June has been a busy month for me. I can sit, stay, take food on cue, and I can do my power steering. I still struggle when out for a walk as there are so many things to be picked up, but I will get better. I had my second visit with the vet and passed with flying...
Texas II | June 2025
Texas has made great progress in his training this month and has been busy preparing for his pre-placement test. He had an exciting month, including participating in an event at Byrne Creek School, where he enjoyed plenty of "go say hi" moments and loved the attention...