Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Quiche
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Quiche. Quiche’s partner shares how this dog’s presence is having a profound impact on every student she meets.
Meet Team Aslan
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Aslan. Christopher shares how Aslan has brought comfort, connection, and countless smiles to Carson Graham Secondary. His calming presence supports students and staff alike—proving every day just how powerful a dog’s love can be.
Meet Team Abra
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Abra. Our client shares how being paired with a hearing dog helped bring her confidence back.
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!
Gaffer | July 2025
Hi Friends, During July, I did a lot of growing and lost a lot of teeth! I've also been learning so many things and...
Digger | July 2025
Hey Everybody, Did you know that we had a Canada Day sellybration at our house? Lotsa people came. My friend, PADS...
Tide | July 2025
Tide has made great progress during her 3rd month. She has been working on her duration skills and managing crowded...
Casper | July 2025
Hi friends! July was a very exciting month for me! My raiser and I enjoyed Canada Day by going to a ferry ballet at...