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
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!
Rita | April 2025
During April, I wrapped up my first semester of university and puppy classes! I miss my old routine a little bit, but the weather is getting warmer, and my raiser is keeping me busy! I spent a lot of time helping the university students study for their finals; they...
Honey IV | April 2025
This month, both my raisers went away, and I got to spend some time with sitter Jenny. She took me to her school, and the kids were very excited to meet me. I also had to practice my settling skills when there were lots of distractions everywhere. As well, we...