Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Leahy: 2020 Legends
Leahy was truly an exceptional PADS Service Dog with a long career helping her partner Anya.
Macbeth: 2020 Legends
Macbeth touched thousands of lives and had the longest working career in the history of PADS.
Caber: 2020 Legends
One could write pages about the impact that Caber has had on those affected by trauma.
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!
Giorgio | April 2025
Hello everyone, Giorgio made some great strides this past month, learning to control his impulsive nature, checking in before going for something, and checking in when he wants something on the floor. So proud of him! Giorgio is always a bundle of energy, with lots of...
Morley | April 2025
Morley had a great April full of training and learning new tasks. He has continued to work on perfecting his 'heel' and 'side' beside a wheelchair and was introduced to 'behind'. In typical Morley fashion, he picks things up at record speed and is disappointed when a...