Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet the Class of 2024 VIPs
Meet the Very Important Pets who landed in their furever homes in 2024!
Meet Team Alma
CLIENT BLOG: Team Alma is making an incredible impact for communities in Cranbrook, B.C!
Meet Team Silky II
CLIENT BLOG: Hughie’s retirement is looking brighter with Silky II by his side! Read about the incredible impact Silky is making.
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!
Picard | October 2025
Picard had his surgery at the end of this month, so we tried to experience some fun things before he couldn't ....but...
Mickey II | October 2025
My second spooky season has come to an end—and it was a frightfully good time! I kicked off the month with a few...
Donora | October 2025
Denora has shown good progress in her classes with her impulse control and has been working on duration sit, down...
Shyloh | October 2025
Shyloh joined her new raisers at the beginning of the month. She’s a sweet, smart pup who is very eager and...