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
Meet Team Smore
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Smore. In his own words, Smore’s partner tells how AFD Smore is making a positive impact in his role as ‘Chief Happiness Officer’ at Rochester Elementary School.
Burnaby Puppy Days: Learn More About Volunteering
“Puppy Day” is a chance to learn more about volunteering at PADS. You’ll also get to meet some of our amazing volunteers and dogs in training!
Meet Team Radar II
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Radar II. In his own words, Radar’s partner tells how Radar is making an impact in his role as an Accredited Facility Dog at St Michaels University School, and as a loved member of his partner’s family.
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!
Towhee | June 2025
We continue to have the best time raising Towhee as her breeder-caretakers. She is a loving pup who is happy to take a good scratch from anyone. She has become a vital part of our home. She and our toddler are the best of friends, and not a day goes by without a kiss...
T-Bone | June 2025
June has been a busy month for me. I can sit, stay, take food on cue, and I can do my power steering. I still struggle when out for a walk as there are so many things to be picked up, but I will get better. I had my second visit with the vet and passed with flying...