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
Bonnie & Gucci | July 21
Nathan & Latte | Register Now
Join us July 28 at 1 pm
Meet PADS Service Dog Latte and her Client Nathan.
Giving Tuesday Now
It's been a challenging time for so many in our community, but our gratitude overflows at the way our village has pulled together to continue our important work. Some are facing extreme financial challenges, others are saving money by staying at home and not spending...
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!
Juno II | May 2025
Juno has been enjoying time spent with some wonderful sitters this month. Photo below... Submitted by: Shaun, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter Photos below... Submitted by: Jeff, PADS Puppy in Training Sitter
Arthur | May 2025
May was fun! I went to a brewery for Mother’s Day with the family and I enjoyed laying under the picnic table and hanging out. I went for a few romps with a few PADS dogs. I went on a road trip with mom to Salmon Arm. I went for a sit at Benita’s and had lots of fun...