Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
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NEWS & STORIES
Sara Blake 60th Birthday Challenge
Hi everyone, September is my 60th Birthday month! Woot! Woot! It’s a very big deal to me! And here is why: I usually do something major for each decade Birthday. In the past it’s been something physical, challenging and scary that I haven’t done before. For...
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
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!
Rufous | July 2025
Rufous made his departure this month from Calgary to move out to the Lower Mainland to join Jade's string to finish...
Pandora | July 2025
Hi everyone! For the first half of July, I was still in Calgary soaking up the prairies, the sunshine, and the crazy...
Gem II | July 2025
July was a pretty low-key month for me — turns out, having a heat cycle means lots of rest time. Mine lasted just over...
Rooty | July 2025
Rooty continues to be quite the character. Happy, funny and an eager pup. Can be a total maniac when playing, but will...