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!
Sparx | July 2025
Hi Friends! July was full of new adventures! I went to the beach for the very first time… and then again, and again. I...
Shyloh | July 2025
Still living the dream! New stuff I have discovered this month includes swimming at the beach (loved it), going to...
Mickey II | July 2025
The month kicked off with a huge milestone—my first birthday! To celebrate, I was spoiled with a personalized cookie,...
Lumina | July 2025
This month has been very hot, a lot. So I’ve been doing different things to keep cool. I sometimes move from my bed to...