Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Welcome Hugo + Toast!
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Canadian sustainable clothing company Hugo + Toast.
ADI Accreditation
PADS was presented with our fifth Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accreditation at the #ADITogether conference in Concord, California last week.
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.
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!
Digger | August 2025
Hi Y'all! August was just the m-o-s-t exciting month for me. It started out with a bath and a pedicure cause my peeps...
Skaha III | August 2025
Hey everyone, it’s me, Skaha. Can you believe it—I’m already 11 months old. Just one month away from the big...
Cynder | August 2025
Cynder has enjoyed the end of her summer and spent a great week with a lovely sitter. She went to hockey practices, a...
Calvin | August 2025
This month was full of excitement for Calvin as he joined the newest cohort of Advanced Training dogs in their first...