Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Mallee’s Journey
Meet Mallee and her client Cindy. Together they take on the world side by side. Mallee was whelped in the Lower Mainland by the Madeo family and then moved Calgary to start her journey with her Puppy-Raiser Ross. Together with the Calgary Puppy-Raising team, Ross...
Tommy’s Journey
Meet Tommy and his partner Darren. Together they work to make the school day better for everyone they meet. Tommy was whelped in the Lower Mainland by Lori Gunson and family and then traveled to the Okanagan to start his puppy-raising journey with raiser Benoit....
Cadence’s Journey
Meet Cadence and her partner Tara. Tara and Cadence successfully passed team training together in December of 2020 and are now taking on the world as a fully certified Service Dog Team.Β Cadence came to PADS through our partnership in the Assistance Dogs International...
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!
Marni | June 2025
Hi Pupsters! June was full of adventure! I got to visit a magical place called Banff and saw a real waterfall! At first, I wasnβt so sure about walking in the waterβ¦ but then I loved it! Iβve also been practicing how to relax and stay calm. My hoomans must think Iβm...
OlΓ© | June 2025
June started off great with an epic play with released PADS Maia, Pumpkin and Encore. Ole spent some time with a wonderful sitter, where he had the opportunity to work in a new environment and live with a large family. Lots of training at home, some great adventures...