Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Public Statement: COVID-19
PUBLIC STATEMENT: COVID-19Last Updated: March 28, 2022 It’s with a sense of excitement, relief and trepidation that we take what may be one of our last pivots in regards to Covid-19. In light of both the gov’t of BC and AB changes to mandates and requirements, here...
Medical Coordinator (Okanagan) | Position Filled
PADS is seeking a qualified Medical Coordinator to fill a permanent, part-time position, based in the Okanagan.
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2021
PADS 2021 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
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!
Korra | June 2025
It's been an exciting month. I was away for a week, and Korra went to sit with a high school councillor in West Van. She did an amazing job, and her sitter was very impressed. This may be her calling. She is such an attuned little girl. Always knows when someone is...
Gem II | June 2025
Summer is here — and so are the adventures! Even though I only spent half the month with my raisers because of the PADS puppy swap, we packed in a ton of fun while we were together. We took a trip to Pemberton, where I had the best time running around in open fields...