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 us Tuesday December 7th at 1:00 PM to meet this litter of sweet and playful pups.
Aries’ Journey
Meet PADS Aries and his new partner Emily! 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-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!
Tesla | July 2025
We started the month with a Canada Day Event, my buddy Electra and I met lots of little kids. After that, I went on...
Furrow | July 2025
Furrow and I have had a wonderful July. He turned 16 months on July 9th.We took advantage of the sunny, warm weather....
Chickpea | July 2025
Time sure flies in the summertime. Chickpea went to a pub for the first time and helped support a dear friend who's...
Cynder | June 2025
Cynder had a great June filled with dance recitals, a trip on the ferry, and doctors' appointments. She was amazing on...