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!
Huckle | April 2025
Huckle arrived on March 21, and it's been an absolute pleasure working with him ever since. He's settling in well at campus, and it's clear that all the hard work from his raiser is paying off, thank you! Huckle is a charming pup with a keen desire to learn. Right...
Finch | April 2025
Finch continues building confidence and learning to navigate the world around her. This month, she’s been working through some of her big feelings around specific triggers, and we’re seeing encouraging signs. She’s been practicing calmly meeting new people and walking...