Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
Cathy and Shawn have been involved with PADS since 2000, raising PADS Riley, Dylan, Gypsy and Breeze in succession. They stepped back from puppy raising when they adopted Dylan however, they came back to puppy raising in 2016 to raise Vader, Iroko and now Greco. In...
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!
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!
Chickpea | May 2025
Chickpea has had a very busy month visiting offices, doctors and hospitals. When she's not in her cape, she plays with...
Duke II | May 2025
This month was filled with visits to puppy classes, work, and shops! At work this month, I even got to attend a...
Valentino | May 2025
Valentino is well and truly ready for advanced training however, I am happy to keep him forever. Whilst, we await a...
Maeve | May 2025
Maeve remains a delightful girl who greets every day with the most enthusiastic wiggles while holding a stuffed toy in...