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!
Giorgio | June 2025
Hello all, Apologies for the second late report, mom and another family member had to make a quick trip into BC at the...
Gadget | June 2025
Gadget had a very quiet month of June. In early June, at just 11 months, she experienced her second heat cycle. This...
Mushu | June 2025
It’s summer, and the sunny weather means we’re getting out and finding swimming holes and festivals and practicing all...
Bowden | June 2025
Bowden continues to be the best boy and an amazing student! He has been working on touch, chin and lateral movement to...