Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meredith & Henrik
Click the link below to hear from Puppy Raisers Meredith and Henrik. Together this dynamic duo has raised a total of 9 pups, often welcoming two pups into their home at a time. Tune in to learn more about their PADS Puppy-Raising journey and to find out what it's like...
Tonya and Kylo
Click the link below to watch our interview with Tonya and her Service Dog PADS Kylo. Tune in to hear about the work Kylo does and about their amazing partnership.
LEAH & SMOKEY
Click the Video to meet Leah and her AFD Partner Smokey. Leah is a clinical counsellor as well as a school counsellor. ย In both her roles Smokey works with her providing love, comfort and support. Leah says that she has noticed that often people will connect first...
our supporters
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!
Max | July 2025
Max had loads of fun with lots of friends this month! He has moved to the North Shore and was so excited to see all...
T-Bone | July 2025
I'm almost 5 months old, and I feel my training is going well, some things are easier to learn than others, but I do...
Tesla | July 2025
We started the month with a Canada Day Event, my buddy Electra and I met lots of little kids. After that, I went on...
Furrow | July 2025
Furrow and I have had a wonderful July. He turned 16 months on July 9th.We took advantage of the sunny, warm weather....