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!
Sparx | July 2025
Hi Friends! July was full of new adventures! I went to the beach for the very first time⦠and then again, and again. I...
Shyloh | July 2025
Still living the dream! New stuff I have discovered this month includes swimming at the beach (loved it), going to...
Mickey II | July 2025
The month kicked off with a huge milestoneβmy first birthday! To celebrate, I was spoiled with a personalized cookie,...
Lumina | July 2025
This month has been very hot, a lot. So Iβve been doing different things to keep cool. I sometimes move from my bed to...