Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Assistant Puppy Trainer | Position Filled
THE POSITION The Assistant Puppy Trainer position is a brand new entry-level position in the Puppy-Raising Program (PRP) with planned advancement through to Puppy Raising Instructor (minimum 4 year process). The Assistant Puppy Trainer is part of an...
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.
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!
Honey IV | May 2025
This month, I said goodbye to my big sis, Mora. She is going to live in Kelowna, and I miss her already. I am enjoying...
Mushu | May 2025
What an exciting month! I started the month with a two-week puppy swap where I stayed with another raiser from class...
Patty | May 2025
We only had Patty for the first half of May, and then she went off with a sitter. We've been trying to settle more in...
Casey | May 2025
Casey enjoyed his first visit to the Vancouver Aquarium this month, though he was more interested in the food/treats...