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!
Triton | April 2025
Triton continues to tackle anything before him with a lot of expressive joy. He has such a happy energy to be around. Now, it's all about polishing up his skills now. We are incredibly grateful for the support for Advanced Dog Triton. Advanced training location: West...
Tay | April 2025
Tay enjoyed breathtaking views of the beautiful Capilano River from above. Although she felt a bit uneasy about the movement of the Capilano Suspension Bridge, she was determined not to be left behind. She walked across the main suspension bridge, as well as the...