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
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
Kristy and Hayward
Join us on August 11th at 1:00 pm to hear how Kristy and her family benefit from having VIP Hayward in their family. Make sure to click the link below to register!
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!
Arthur | April 2025
Arthur is the best pupper. He is learning lots and doing great. He had a great month, and he went to a couple of sitters and did very well, they said. I sure missed him. Submitted by: Tamara Karlica
Libby II | April 2025
Libby is growing fast and has got some legs—now 5 months and 30lbs! She had a great month of learning, picking up on her skills and cues quickly. Libby had a special visit from released Wroxy, the raiser's first PADS pup, and enjoyed a fun play date. She also learned...