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 the Class of 2024 VIPs
Meet the Very Important Pets who landed in their furever homes in 2024!
Meet Team Alma
CLIENT BLOG: Team Alma is making an incredible impact for communities in Cranbrook, B.C!
Meet Team Silky II
CLIENT BLOG: Hughie’s retirement is looking brighter with Silky II by his side! Read about the incredible impact Silky is making.
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!
Elora | September 2025
Elora had a fun September. She ran on the beach in White Rock with other dogs and really enjoyed it. She went on a...
Rita | September 2025
I had such a fun September! This month, I celebrated my first-ever birthday! I've grown a lot in this past year, but I...
Casper | September 2025
This month, I have been loyally accompanying my human to her lectures. I'm a pro-settler and have befriended all of my...
Honey IV | September 2025
Well, this month started out pretty well - lots of fun hikes, some swimming, some shopping, a play date with PADS...