Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Rachel and Charm
Meet Rachel and Charm! Join us on Tuesday July 27th at 1:00 pm to learn all about how Rachel has balanced raising Charm and teaching all at once! We sure think she's a "charmer" but we can't wait to hear all about how she wiggled her way into the hearts of all she...
2021 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Meet Suzanne
Team #TrailsWithTails is back at it again with a goal of raising $3,000 for PADS. Team Captain Suzanne says "I had a great time participating in the MOVE event last year and seeing our team come together virtually to cheer each other on as we were not able to meet in...
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 | May 2025
Mozza has had her first heat cycle and is just getting back to her normal self now. Her outings have been curtailed...
Bagel | May 2025
Bagel had a busy time in both April and May! Bagel moved from Calgary to Burnaby where she has now joined Margaret's...
Skaha III | May 2025
Hey there, hoomans and pup pals—Skaha here, checking in with my May pupdate from Kelowna. I turned 8 months old on May...
Digger | May 2025
Hi Readers, I am 13 months old now, and I weigh 59 pounds. I lost 4 pounds but Dr. Amy said, I was "perfect" when she...