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 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.
In loving memory of Nancy Kemble
It's with immense sorrow that we share that Nancy Kemble, a beloved member of our PADS family, lost her valiant battle with Cancer on Friday, November 11, 2022. Nancy has worn many hats at PADS - board member, board Chair, volunteer, donor, advocate and tireless...
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!
Mozza | August 2025
Mozza is working hard on learning her cues! She is learning how to hold her chin in our palm and to hold the position...
Teenie | August 2025
Teenie is having a wonderful summer. She loves the heat and has learned to swim (accidentally), and loves wading and...
Daisy III | August 2025
Daisy continues on her journey to becoming a great service dog. She settles well in any situation and is improving in...
Toad | August 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn Mobility skills and is enjoying learning to retrieve items, tug open doors, and...