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 Avengers Litter
Join usΒ Tuesday December 7th at 1:00 PMΒ to meet thisΒ litter of sweetΒ andΒ playful pups.
Aries’ Journey
Meet PADS Aries and his new partner Emily!Β Emily and Aries are an amazing pair who are taking on new adventures in the world side-by-side. Aries came to PADS through the Assistance Dogs International Breeding Cooperative from Dogs with Wings in Edmonton, AB. He...
Darlene’s Journey
Meet Darlene and her partner Hélène. Darlene is always enthusiastic to help Hélène with anything she needs. Darlene was whelped by Lori Gunson and family, where she learned that while the world may always be changing, she is always safe and cared for. Darlene's whole...
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!
Picard | June 2025
I finished showing off my skills to 3 different elementary schools, and introduced my cuteness to over 400 students⦠then I went for a drink. Yes, I tried the Rascal drinks at the liquor store. Every purchase helps fund PADS, so I just had to try one. It was...
Buddy II | June 2025
Hi everypawdy! June was pawsitively amazingβI went on a big adventure to the East Coast! Even though my hoomans said we were only going for a week, they packed sooo much stuff. I made sure my own bag was ready tooβcanβt forget my kibbles! The plane ride was super...