Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Rose and Elphie
Meet Rose and Hearing Dog Elphie Why I chose to apply for a dog from an ADI Accredited Programย My first dog came to live with me in 1989. My hearing loss occurred in 1981 because of a fifteen-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour. My life changed...
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.
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 isย 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!
T-Bone | August 2025
Well, i just turned 6 months, and I will be moving into my next level training class, just like human school. It will...
Piper IV | August 2025
Piper had an amazing month. She travelled to Yukon for the Paws on the Green Golf Tournament with other PADS. She went...
Rita | August 2025
It's the end of summer! I had such a blast this month, enjoying the free time and nice weather before university...
Lumina | August 2025
Well, I am still with my raisers. When most of the other pups around my age have moved on, I am still enjoying life...

















