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 the Class of 2024 VIPs
Meet the Very Important Pets who landed in their furever homes in 2024!
Meet Team Alma
CLIENT BLOG: Team Alma is making an incredible impact for communities in Cranbrook, B.C!
Meet Team Silky II
CLIENT BLOG: Hughie’s retirement is looking brighter with Silky II by his side! Read about the incredible impact Silky is making.
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!
Elli | August 2025
Photos below... Submitted by: Jan, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Tide | August 2025
I’ve been at the sitters for half of this month, which was super fun because I was staying with my released PADS...
Haynes | August 2025
Photo below... Submitted by: Charlotte, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Zephyr II | August 2025
August is a very warm month. People are mostly on vacation, including my trainer, and I wish I could have more group...