Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
The Great PADS Shave Off
What do you get when you combine heart, passion and adorable puppies with over a year of isolation and no hair cuts? One incredible volunteer who is putting his money and hair to good use. Shawn Laari and wife Cathy Beaumont have been PADS volunteers for nearly two...
Hot Peppers Litter
Join us May 4th to meet PADS Posy's Hot Peppers! These pups will be turning 6 weeks and are ready for their close-ups!
English Shires Litter Update
The Shires are back! Click the link below to register to join us this Tuesday, April 27th to see how much the English Shires litter has grown.
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!
Finian | April 2025
It has been a very busy and exciting time for me. I moved from the Okanagan to the lower mainland. I lived downtown for a little while and stayed with a very nice hooman. He took me out lots, and I walked on the Seawall and experienced true urban living. I also got to...
Reece | April 2025
Oh Reece, it’s been a Great 2 years training you & having you be part of our family. You always had a smile when we got home & that tail wagging so much. We wish you luck in your next stage - Advanced Training. Lots of Love & Hugs.Jen, Al & Sarah...