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
John & Summer II
Meet John & SummerJoin us Tuesday, November 24th at 1:00 PM PST as we meet John and Accredited Facility Dog Summer II. John and Summer are 2020 graduates and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!
Lindsay & Hero
Meet Lindsay & Hero Click the video below to watch our conversation with Lindsay and Accredited Facility Dog Hero! Lindsay and Hero are 2020 graduates that work together in a school and we are excited to hear about their partnership so far!
Steve & PADS Winnie
Meet Steve & PADS Winnie Join us as we catch up with Steve and his new service dog Winnie! Winnie is a 2020 PADS grad as we are so excited for the chance to hear how this team is doing!
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!
Rosa | May 2025
Rosa is settling in well to the routine of advanced training. We’re learning that she’s a single human girl who picks her person and bonds closely with them. When Rosa feels safe, she is a happy, bubbly girl who loves to learn new things. She loves cuddling and...
Rimbey | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Rimbey to Advanced Training! I am so thankful to Rimbey's raisers Louis, Ron and Lynn for the time and dedication they have put into sweet Rimbey. She is a quick girl who loves working and has great foundations thanks to her puppy...