Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Nicole and Walker
MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM WALKER Why they are Moving for PADS Nicole says she is moving for PADS because "Having a PADS dog has given me the confidence, independence and freedom to live on my own, accomplish my goals and be an active member of the community. My dog Walker...
PADS Supporter Cycles 1000KM through the Rockies!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PADS supporter Lauren Calancie has accepted the challenge to MOVE for PADS and is currently pedalling for PADS - all the way from the PADS Burnaby BC Campus to the Calgary Training Centre! Lauren departed the PADS campus on August 15th at 10am....
How Merlot Can You Go
MEET OUR MOVERS: How Merlot Can you GO? How they are Moving for PADS From August 13- September 19th Tia & Merlot along with other members of their team will be MOVING for PADS in a variety of different ways. Each dollar amount donated indicates a different...
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!
Valentino | May 2025
Valentino is well and truly ready for advanced training however, I am happy to keep him forever. Whilst, we await a spot, we are diligently continuing to maintain our training skills, hopefully even fine-tuning some of them. Valentino, in addition to his regular...
Maeve | May 2025
Maeve remains a delightful girl who greets every day with the most enthusiastic wiggles while holding a stuffed toy in her mouth. It starts the day off with joy for everyone. She continues to work on her heel and side positioning and is doing a fantastic job when she...