Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Charge On with Chai & Emily
MEET OUR MOVERS: Charge On with Chai & Emily How they are Moving for PADS From August 13th - September 19th Emily will walk (with her crutches) or roll (with her wheelchair) for one minute for every dollar donated to her champagne. Why they are Moving for PADS...
2020 Summer Newsletter
Your support drives our mission, helps dogs transform lives, and empowers individuals to have an independent life. Behind each and every success story is a donor who makes this possible.
Pedalling for PADS
Lauren is expected to arrive at the Calgary training Center Monday, August 24th between 12:45 and 1:00 pm MST. Tune in to our Facebook live stream to watch Lauren finish this incredible ride. MEET OUR MOVERS: TEAM PEDALLING FOR PADS How they are Moving for PADS...
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!
Rufous | May 2025
Rufous has been picking up sound foundations at lightning speed, and he absolutely loves it. He thinks the coolest...
Bowden | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Bowden to Advanced Training! His raiser, Melanie, has done a beautiful job raising...
Sylvan II | May 2025
We are so excited to welcome PADS Sylvan II to Advance Training! Her raisers, Rob and Janet, did a phenomenal job in...
Vaseux | May 2025
Vaseux has had a busy month. We had a playdate with graduate PADS Queso, and she hosted a puppy for a night on their...