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
Lindsey & Iroko
Join us on January 11th at 1:00 pm PST as we catch up with Lindsey and her Service Dog Iroko Lindsey describes Iroko as loyal attentive and strong. "He is a high energy dog who pushes me to bring my level to his. He helps me pick up everything I drop and I drop lots!...
Advanced Trainer Miranda
Our Advanced Trainer Miranda is back by popular demand to talk about her work with the Advanced Dogs in Calgary!ย
Marketing & Media Coordinator | Position Filled
Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks.ย You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. โWhat is better than puppy cuddles?โ you ask?! Changing lives!ย ย PADSโ Communications Team is at its core about Community Engagement โ we have the privilege of connecting...
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!
Tay | August 2025
This month, Tay continues to learn sound skills as a Hearing Dog. She loves it and is picking it up quickly! She often...
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...
Myra | August 2025
Myra had a good month of August, ending the summer. She had a training outing with Minnie and a walk and talk with her...
Bonnie II | August 2025
Bonnie joined our home this month and has settled in perfectly! She loves her big sister, PADS Tiki, and has been...
















