Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Murray and Tony
Join us January 25th as we catch up with Murray and Tony! Tony works at the Customized Learning Centre, a small high school alternate program in Coquitlam School District.Β Tony spends his day with Murray (handler) or Dannielle, Youth Worker (trained co-handler),...
Lindsey & Iroko
Join us on January 11th at 1:00 pm PST as we catch up with Lindsey and her Service Dog Iroko Lindsey describes Iroko as loyal attentive and strong. "He is a high energy dog who pushes me to bring my level to his. He helps me pick up everything I drop and I drop lots!...
Advanced Trainer Miranda
Our Advanced Trainer Miranda is back by popular demand to talk about her work with the Advanced Dogs in Calgary!Β
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Encore | June 2025
Hi there!Β This is my last pupdate because I am now living as a V.I.P. (very important pet).Β It turns out that life as a service dog just wasn't the right fit for me, but I'm still going to be helping people and changing lives with my new family.Β Thank you to...
Teenie | June 2025
Teenie had a very busy month.Β She attended a spin-in with some fibre artists, she had two playdates with Sparrow, she attended Hats Off Day in Burnaby, she went to New Brighton off leash dog park, she went to a field trip at the Aquarium, went on the ferry to...