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
Puppies & Pies 2019
Sunday, September 8th saw a lively crowd gathered for a block party in the parking lot of the renown Gabi & Jules pie shop in Port Moody.ย The fundraiser was the brainchild of owners Lisa and Patrick Beecroft, who are both committed to giving back to the...
mister Blake 8 Star Promise Pups
After sponsoring the mister Blake 5 Star Litter last year, our dear friend and generous donor mister Blake has done it again!When we shared the news that 8 beautiful labrador puppies were arriving at PADS (from our friends at Guide Dogs for the Blind) and needed...
Bell True Patriot Love Fund Awards PADS $25K
The Bell True Patriot Love (TPL) Fund is helping PADS change lives through the training of life-changing dogs.ย The TPL Fund has awarded $25,000 to pilot a program to serve Veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), by matching them with PTSD Service...
our supporters
PADS is more than 90% volunteer-drivenย
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 isย 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!
Rufous | April 2025
If you want to know where the party is, just look for Rufous! Rufous is having a blast in advanced training. We are yet to find anything Rufous doesnโt like. He is the fastest and goofiest when playing with friends and loves training for snacks. He is developing his...
Momo II | April 2025
I started out this month attending two student engagement events with Campus Canines, meeting students from two different UBC Faculties โ I always like these events where I get lots of attention! I continue to enjoy the spring weather with some longer walks in the...