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
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...
Tiff and Mosley
Mosley now lives with her Puppy-Raiser Tiff and released PADS Bonnie.ย Watch the video below to hear about how PADS Mosley is adjusting to life outside of her whelping home.ย
George: “Why I give to PADS”
I first became involved with PADS because I wanted to raise a puppy in my classroom (I think there should be a puppy or dog in every classroom!).ย However, before that could happen, I retired.ย That was about five years ago now and Iโve been volunteering as a raiser...
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!
Gaffer | July 2025
Hi Friends, During July, I did a lot of growing and lost a lot of teeth! I've also been learning so many things and...
Digger | July 2025
Hey Everybody, Did you know that we had a Canada Day sellybration at our house? Lotsa people came. My friend, PADS...
Tide | July 2025
Tide has made great progress during her 3rd month.ย She has been working on her duration skills and managing crowded...
Casper | July 2025
Hi friends! July was a very exciting month for me! My raiser and I enjoyed Canada Day by going to a ferry ballet at...