Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
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!
Shah | May 2025
Shah had a busy month of training, field trips and entertaining the newest puppy in training to enter the house, Sarge...
Rita | May 2025
This month was a crazy one! I got to take my first-ever airplane and take a vacation! I had a lot of fun sniffing out...
Grant | May 2025
Hello, Family and Friends, My first 3 weeks at boarding school have been exciting. The matron is beginning to...
Encore | May 2025
In the month of May, I continued to train and practice my skills in a variety of environments, including at school,...