Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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.
Kristy and Hayward
From August 2020: Hear how Kristy’s family have benefited from having PADS VIP Hayward join their family.
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!
Korra | June 2025
It's been an exciting month. I was away for a week, and Korra went to sit with a high school councillor in West Van....
Gem II | June 2025
Summer is here — and so are the adventures! Even though I only spent half the month with my raisers because of the...
Marni | June 2025
Hi Pupsters! June was full of adventure! I got to visit a magical place called Banff and saw a real waterfall! At...
Olé | June 2025
June started off great with an epic play with released PADS Maia, Pumpkin and Encore. Ole spent some time with a...