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!
Bonnie II | August 2025
Bonnie joined our home this month and has settled in perfectly! She loves her big sister, PADS Tiki, and has been...
Kiyoko | August 2025
Kiyoko turned 11 months on August 19th and has grown into quite a calm, well-behaved puppy. She plays well with my...
Draco II | August 2025
Summer is almost over. Looking forward to the fall. Draco is now 86lbs. His diet was a success, and he's no longer a...
Tiki II | August 2025
Tiki had a great end of her summer back with her raisers. She travelled to Ontario and was amazing on the long...