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
ERICA AND DELRAY
Check out the video below to learn more about the important work Erika and AFD Delray do with Alberta EMS providers.
Robin, Ty and Star
Hollywood Dogs
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!
Finch | April 2025
Finch continues building confidence and learning to navigate the world around her. This month, she’s been working through some of her big feelings around specific triggers, and we’re seeing encouraging signs. She’s been practicing calmly meeting new people and walking...
Russell II | April 2025
Russell II recently had a fantastic visit to the Vancouver Fire Rescue Department, where he did an excellent job staying calm and focused around the loud sirens and big fire trucks. He even got to jump into a fire truck—living every little kid’s dream! Russell was...