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 Dave and Jasper
Join us Tuesday, September 27th at 1:00 PM PDT when we catch up with Dave and his Service Dog PADS Jasper. This dynamic duo was matched back in 2015 and have been going strong and steady ever since.
MORE FUTURE SUPERHEROES!
Last week PADS welcomed 28 tiny superheroes to our community, but their arrivals were not without challenges.
Meet Jackie and Sawyer
Join us on Tuesday, September 13th at 1PM PDT, when we check in with Jackie our Breeding and Puppy Program Manager, who has just started Puppy-Raising PADS Sawyer, who comes to us from Career Dogs Australia.
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!
Triton | July 2025
Triton got a job and is off to start training with his new best bud very soon. He will be working as a mobility...
Tzar | July 2025
We've had a busy month of family gatherings, playdates with other PADS pups, our first trip to the dog park, and...
Billie II | July 2025
Billie had a fun July, taking in many activities, including Saskatoon berry picking, gardening, the beach park,...
Bowden | July 2025
Bowden had a busy month filled with training at the training centre and various field trips. He continues to learn the...