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
Caber: 2020 Legends
One could write pages about the impact that Caber has had on those affected by trauma.
Meet the BC Creeks Litter
Meet the BC Creeks LitterClick on the video below to watch the Pawcast from Tuesday, December 15th at 1:00 PM PST featuring the BC Creeks Litter!
Norquay | November 2020
It has been a tough month. Everyday I wake up and get busy with my morning to-do list: bathroom and breakfast. Then I have a my first morning nap by the fireplace. If Mom is home she always turns on the fireplace for me. But usually I am at home with Dad because he...
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!
Blazer II | April 2025
Blazer spent the month getting to know our senior foster cats. While he was quite excited to make their acquaintance when they arrived, the cats were much more cautious about getting to know him. I don’t think they will ever be best friends, but they’ve all learned to...
Sokka | April 2025
Sokka continues to mature and is great with the basic cues, and has recently learned “back up”, which has come in handy in public when he needs to fit in a small space. Sokka recently attended a fundraising event in Calgary for PADS, and loved the attention and was a...