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!
Bingo | May 2025
Bingo has been really drilling down on his service dog skills and working on practicing with other handlers and in new spaces and scenarios. However, even working can be fun! He loves that he gets to be close to his handler under the desk, on the couch, and in...
Casper | May 2025
Hi friends! This month has been so much fun and has come with some big changes! At the beginning of the month, my human brought a little puppy into our apartment. I thought this was pretty cool since I love playing with other dogs. But then, guess what... the puppy...