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 Team Link II
CLIENT BLOG: Read all about how Link’s positive attitude and happy tail are making an incredible impact to the children he meets.
Meet Team Asti
CLIENT BLOG: Every day is ‘take your dog to work day’ for Team Asti!
Community Development Event and Volunteer Coordinator | Position Filled
We are seeking someone to fill the role of Community Development Event & Volunteer Coordinator, helping us fulfill our mission of providing assistance dogs to our waiting clients.
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!
Gadget | August 2025
August was a good month for Gadget and her training. She is now 14 months old and definitely starting to show more...
Honey IV | August 2025
I have had a lot of big changes this month. First of all, I have moved to the Okanagan! It can get pretty warm here,...
Fiddle | August 2025
This month, Fiddle is learning the skills required to be an Accredited Facility Dog. While she loves the mobility...
Mozza | August 2025
Mozza is working hard on learning her cues! She is learning how to hold her chin in our palm and to hold the position...