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!
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...
Honey IV | August 2025
I have had a lot of big changes this month. First of all, I have moved to the Okanagan! It can get pretty warm here,...
Teenie | August 2025
Teenie is having a wonderful summer. She loves the heat and has learned to swim (accidentally), and loves wading and...
Belle IV | August 2025
Belle had somewhat of a quiet month. She spent a week with a new sitter. She revisited familiar places such as the...