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 Trish and Shale
Join us on Tuesday, June 28th at 1PM PDT, when we catch up with our newest Hearing Dog Team, Trish and PADS Shale.
Meet Krista and Felicity
Join us on Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00PM PDT as we chat with breeder-caretakers Krista and Felicity and meet the 6-week-old Constellations Litter!
Meet Lisa and Emma
Join us on May 31st at 2:00 pm PDT as we chat with our Advanced Trainers, Emma and Lisa to talk about adventures in their world at PADS!
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!
Blazer II | July 2025
The dog days of summer have arrived, and Blazer met them head-on with a walk through Bowness Park and a splash in the...
Nevada | July 2025
Nevada worked hard to prepare for his Pre-Placement Testing scheduled next month. He has been getting more...
Daisy III | July 2025
It has been a quiet month, as I recover from knee replacement surgery. Daisy continues to do well with her skills and...
Lyriq | July 2025
Hi friends, it’s me, Lyriq! July has been such a fun month—I love summer! With all the hot days, I’ve been getting to...