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
Trails with Tails
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย TEAM Trails with tailsย How they are Moving for PADS Team Trails with tails is made up of many of our Vancouver Region Volunteers who are each moving in their own way to raise money for PADS.ย ย Their Team Captain Suzanneย has pledged to MOVE an average...
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS:ย Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne.ย Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
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!
Marsh II | April 2025
Marsh II had a memorable outing to the Capilano Suspension Bridge this month, where he faced some big challenges in a unique and dynamic environment. While he showed a bit of hesitation at first (understandable given the swaying bridge and bustling surroundings), he...
Sarge II | April 2025
Sarge arrived at the end of the month and has already made a splash! He is a confident little guy who is learning that working for food is a good time. We are working on engagement, name recognition, loose leash walking and luring. I am excited to watch Sarge's...