Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
PADS Prank Litter.
Tune in to meet Nav's first litter, the PADS Prank Litter. Click the video to watch our conversation with breeder caretaker and PADS Breeding Manager Jackie Clarke to see how these pups are doing!.
Nala’s First Litter
Meet the PADS Horse Colours Litter! Watch the video to learn the names of PADS Nala's first litter!
Gaia at Canuck Place
PADS Gaia: Canuck Place's Newest TEAM MEMBERPADS Gaia started her new job at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver as an Accredited Facility Dog. She will be supporting the care of children with life-threatening illnesses. Gaia works alongside two handlers,...
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!
Pandora | May 2025
Hey y’all! Welcome to my May pupdate! Nothing too wild this month—just living my best puppy life and tagging along on...
Windsor | May 2025
Windsor continues to spread love, joy and smiles wherever he goes! He started May with his first puppy swap and was a...
Bentley II | May 2025
Gail got a job working in an office. I went to a sitter for a bit. Then I got to go into the office with her. Even...
Toffee | May 2025
May was a good month for Toffee. We had lots of off-leash walks and got to go to the puppy park near Olympic Village...