Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Kevin
MEET OUR MOVERS: Kevin & PADS PUPPY-IN-TRAINING SPARK How they are Moving for PADS Kevin has pledged to climb 112,000 steps at the Wreck Beach Trail #7 at UBC. Each time Kevin visits he does 8 circuits of the stars (350 steps each way). His goal is to do these...
Lindi
MEET OUR MOVERS: FLY BY FLINT Why they are Moving for PADS Lindi is MOVING for PADS because: "The reality is that it doesn’t just take awesome people to breed, raise and train service dogs, it takes a whole whack of money too. I believe that a little can go a very...
Cathy, Shawn & Greco
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM Bikes and Beers How they are Moving for PADS When we were deciding how we wanted to MOVE for PADS, we looked at what other people were doing, and it was pretty intimidating how ambitious they are! We aren't exactly spring chickens, so we decided...
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!
Chickpea | May 2025
Chickpea has had a very busy month visiting offices, doctors and hospitals. When she's not in her cape, she plays with her pup friends, practices new skills, loves her tummy rubs and time with the people around her. Submitted by: Sara Biggar
Duke II | May 2025
This month was filled with visits to puppy classes, work, and shops! At work this month, I even got to attend a conference where I met a princess! I have been having lots of great walks and have been working hard on my recall and loose leash walking. The humans say I...