Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
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!
Meet Dorothy & Kevin
Tune in this Tuesday, May 17 at 1:00 PM PDT to hear from our Calgary-based volunteer Breeder Caretakers Dorothy & Kevin currently caring for the Camper Van litter!
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 isย 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!
Quinoa | August 2025
Quinoa spent the majority of the month off-site as we supported turn-in for new friends and participated in team...
Poppy III | August 2025
Poppy spent most of the month off-site due to a turn-in for new friends and scheduled team trainings. While on-site,...
Buzz | August 2025
Buzz has settled into a calm and gentle soul who loves his person.ย He no longer needs to bark for attention and can...
Ripto | August 2025
In August, we had lots of fun in the sun and on the trails. We even hiked to a waterfall! I love going into my kennel...