Celebrate International Assistance Dog Week!

Thanks to our friend George, donations made in August 2025 will be matched up to $30,000. Be part of the next life-changing partnership, and support more teams like Team Thorin.

Burnaby Puppy Days Info Sessions

Join us at our Burnaby Campus to learn about the different volunteer roles at PADS!

CALGARY RCMP VETERANS GOLF TOURNAMENT

September 11, 2025  | Collicutt Siding Golf Club, Calgary

CHIP IN TO CHANGE LIVES

PADS is excited to be a participating charity in Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink.
Every generous donation made will be matched up to 50%, so your donation goes further.

SUPPORT THE WHITECAPS LITTER

Support the Vancouver FC Whitecaps litter by donating to help fund their
training and care during the puppies’ critical first two years.

Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

NEWS & STORIES

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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!

Jones | April 2024

Jones | April 2024

Hey everyone, it's Jones here with my monthly update! April has been a fantastic month filled with training, community outings, and enjoying the beauty of spring. In terms of training, I've been hard at work honing my skills in various tasks. From working on dog...

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Sokka | April 2024

Sokka | April 2024

It’s been another enjoyable month with easygoing Sokka. We had a great trip to the dog fair at Spruce Meadows where Sokka met lots of new friends and maybe a couple of horses. He’s becoming a lot more reliable at home, and he’s already learning how to...

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Hazel III | April 2024

Hazel III | April 2024

Hazel continues to be a great pup, who loves to learn. She went to Cannon Beach where running on the beach with her pal Towhee, was definitely a highlight.   She went to several restaurants and chilled in the motel.  A great time was had by all! Submitted by:...

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Astro II | April 2024

Astro II | April 2024

Astro had a lot of "firsts" in April.  He went on a 2 week vacation in Palm Springs which involved going to the airport, flying on a plane and staying in a different house for the first time.  He took everything in stride and had a great time in California.    He is...

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