Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Zen’s Journey
Meet Zen and his partner Cst. Michele McKnight. Together they work at VPD Employee Wellness Unit, supporting the Vancouver Police Department. We are so proud of this placement as we know that police officers are at a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression due...
Chantilly’s Journey
Meet Chantilly and her partner Ms.Karen. Together they spread Chantilly's magic at an elementary school helping spread calm, love and understanding where ever they go. Chantilly was whelped in the Westcoast Region by Ronnie and Rob and was then raised by a community...
PADS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 2020
PADS 2020 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
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!
Blair | June 2025
Blair has been thriving in her advanced training program, relishing every cuddle and cookie along the way. She is not...
Drax | June 2025
Drax has been focusing on the foundations of retrieval work this month. He’s a lovely dog with great manners, always...
Toad | June 2025
This month, Toad continues to learn foundations for various skills such as retrieve, tug, push and button. We are...
Huckle | June 2025
Huckle has a special daily routine with pick-up and drop-off, ensuring he gets his beauty sleep and arrives at school...