Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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...
Meet Maddy and Mack
Join us July 13th at 1:00 PM pst. as we chat with our new friends Maddy and Mack who were seen around campus in June filming a documentary all about Juliet and PADS Stark! Click the link below to register to learn more about their connection to PADS and the incredible...
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenΒ
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 isΒ 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!
Bosc | July 2025
Bosc focused on his manners in public this month with a variety of easier local field trips. He practiced a variety of...
Captain | July 2025
Captain continued to focus on prepping for his Pre-Placement Testing to be done next month. He really enjoys going on...
Kashtin | July 2025
Hello PADS Village - it's PADS Puppy Kashtin here with more news about all the amazing things I've been getting up...
Blazer II | July 2025
The dog days of summer have arrived, and Blazer met them head-on with a walk through Bowness Park and a splash in the...