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
Meet Team Pinto
CLIENT BLOG: Team Pinto have found a renewed sense of independence after being matched last year.
Meet Team Toast
CLIENT BLOG: Tom describes the impact that PADS AFD Toast has had at Surrey Christian Elementary.
AFD Iris II Retires
After a long career supporting students as an Accredited Facility Dog, PADS AFD Iris II has officially hung up her blue vest.
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!
Mozza | October 2025
Mozza has greatly enjoyed the Halloween season! She got dressed up in a Canucks jersey along with her trainers for...
Zephyr II | October 2025
October was a busy month. Counting back from Halloween, I went to the mall to see the Halloween decorations at...
Marsh II | October 2025
Marsh has been focusing on expanding his Accredited Facility Dog (AFD) skills, working on supporting multiple people...
Tide | October 2025
Tide is an amazing pup. She is very smart and eager to learn. She has an energy that other dogs like to be around,...