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 Pinto
CLIENT BLOG: Team Pinto have found a renewed sense of independence after being matched last year.
Meet Team Toast
CLIENT BLOG: Tom describes the impact that PADS AFD Toast has had at Surrey Christian Elementary.
AFD Iris II Retires
After a long career supporting students as an Accredited Facility Dog, PADS AFD Iris II has officially hung up her blue vest.
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!
Fiddle | July 2025
This month, Fiddle has continued working away on her skills and participating in field trips. She also assisted with...
Tay | July 2025
This month, Tay has changed to Kayla's string to give it a try as a Hearing dog! So far, she absolutely loves learning...
Indy | July 2025
After careful consideration, we have decided to release Indy from Advanced Training. Indy decided she would be a more...
Marsh II | July 2025
Marsh has been focusing on developing his mobility skills this month, and we’re seeing some lovely progress. We're...