Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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...
Rose and Elphie
Click the Video below to join us as we host our first hearing dog client Rose and her PADS dog Elphie.
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!
Bromley | June 2025
This month, I travelled on my very first airplane to visit family in Nova Scotia. I was a very good boy and only tried...
Chickpea | June 2025
This sweet pup had a quiet month in June, practicing her skills, playing with her friend, Luigi and such. She's a...
Pandora | June 2025
Hi everyone! This month was a big adventure—my raiser and I travelled to Calgary for a family emergency. It was a...
Falkor | June 2025
Hi, Everyone, Well, my first ever June is now past, which means (counting on my toe beans, here) that we Dragons have...