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
Pacific Blue Cross
Pacific Blue Cross has kindly presented PADS with a $10K donation. This generous donation will help fund the program development of our new PTSD Program for first responders and veterans. While our program is still in development, this donation will help...
PADS Audited Financial Statements | 2018
PADS 2018 Financial Statements were audited by Crowe Mackay LLP
What’s Swedish for “Thank You”?!
For years, PADS trainers and volunteers alike have headed to Ikea Coquitlamโjust up the road from PADS Burnaby Campusโfor field trips, socialization and of course delicious Swedishย treats and furniture. ย But recently they spotted something new in store: Lurvig! This...
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!
Spyro | April 2025
Hello spring. What a great time to be a puppy. Spyro has been enjoying new sniffs, flowers and hiking fun! Spyro has an adorable exuberance that instantly brings on smiles as he wags his tail and greets people and other dogs. No doubt about it, this pup is in love...
Tiki II | April 2025
Tiki had a great month! She travelled with us to Tofino and enjoyed running on the beaches and exploring old-growth forests on long hikes. She did an amazing job settling into a new house with the help of her kennel. She continues to impress us with her amazing work...