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!
Hara | May 2025
Hi everyone, It's Team Hara reporting some of my big milestones. This Spring, I turned one year old, had my first heat, completed my GDbart with flying colours and upgraded to an L-size cape because I'm a big girl now! My raiser and I look forward to seeing where my...
Astro II | May 2025
Hello friends, I didn’t really go on any exciting outings last month. I also did not travel anywhere interesting. I just went to Red Deer for a boring meeting. We went to Costco on the way home and that was fun and Jen said I was a very good boy. We went to a dinner...