Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
A collaborative effort towards better working dogs
We are excited to share with you that PADS is participating in a new program to raise selected puppies for possible export as young adults to be breeding dogs in assistance dog programs in Europe and Oceania. Taking collaboration to the next level, Assistance Dogs...
PUPPIES IN FLIGHT TERRY
Meet Terry, a dear friend of PADS that we met through theย American Airlinesย Puppies In Flightย program. โ ✈️ These active or retired American Airlines employees volunteer to transport puppies from one ADI school to another in cabin! This amazing program...
ALLISON & ANGEL
Join us on March 23rd to catch up with second-time puppy raiser Allison. Allison's first puppy was Angel's mom PADS Valentine and now is currently raising PADS Angel! Register using the link below to join us!
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PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Mozza | July 2025
Well, Mozza has hit her first birthday! She met up on the 26th of July with 4 other pups from her A&W litter at...
Cynder | July 2025
Cynder learned how to swim! Her wonderful sitter took her to the lake, where she got used to the water and swam....
Spyro | July 2025
Hard to believe that this precious pup is almost one year old! Spyro is a true delight. He is a happy puppy eager to...
Nova III | July 2025
This month, Noble Nova III continues to shine as she embarks on her new career as a Hearing Dog! Nova headed into team...