Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Catherine and Boywer
Meet Dr. Catherine McLaughlin and PADS Accredited Facility Dog Bowyer. Catherine is a psychologist and Bowyer works alongside her with his magic blend of love and calm. Catherine is an important member of our applicant services team, supporting both our application...
Meet Michelle
Click the video below to learn about a new Vancouver Police Department (VPD) initiative which includes adding another PADS Dog to their team. This new program focuses on promoting staff wellness by providing support to police officers as they do their important work....
Pride 2021
PADS Pride T-Shirt Design Contest Each year, for many years, PADS has participated in Pride with our wagging, loving, adorable canine companions at our side. During this participation we have worn PADS shirts emblazoned with messages of love with PRIDE! During these...
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!
Hope II | May 2025
Hope II, our adventurous traveler, had recently set off on an exciting cross-country journey to the Canada Border...
Lyriq | May 2025
Hi friends, it’s me, Lyriq, back with my May update! This month has felt like full-on summer—so much sunshine and even...
Meadow II | May 2025
Hi, I'm back, and it's been quite a month, as it started with me going on a puppy swap. I was with another raiser for...
Shelby II | May 2025
Hello World, it’s me—Shelby II! Wow, what a month it has been! One moment, I was snuggled up with my littermates, and...