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
Glenora: “Why I give to PADS”
My connection to PADS goes back about 14 years ago when my dog-loving daughter, Tara, heard about PADS and became a volunteer puppy-raiser. She comes from a family of dog-lovers and grew up with one pet dog after another. Since PADS came into her life, I canโt keep...
Assistant Puppy Trainer | Position Filled
THE POSITION The Assistant Puppy Trainer position is a brand new entry-level position in the Puppy-Raising Program (PRP) with planned advancement through to Puppy Raising Instructor (minimum 4 year process). The Assistant Puppy Trainer is part of an...
Leahy: 2020 Legends
Leahy was truly an exceptional PADS Service Dog with a long career helping her partner Anya.
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!
Valentino | July 2025
Well, here we go, and I can hardly believe Valentino is already 20 months old and heading to Puppy University in 2...
Bumble | July 2025
Bumble had an exciting July. He went to the dog park a gazillion times, and he is a very good and patient boy when...
Picard | July 2025
What a busy and beautiful July it was. Picard got to go to a variety of concerts, trying to determine if he prefers...
Sparx | July 2025
Hi Friends! July was full of new adventures! I went to the beach for the very first timeโฆ and then again, and again. I...