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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EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is proud to support Pacific Assistance Dogs by raising awareness of their mission to empower individuals with disabilities. They also sponsored a PADS puppy litter, helping to provide the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.
Paws In The Peak
Sun Peaks Resort and Paws in the Peaks are teaming up with PADS to support a future litter of life-changing assistance dogs. Learn more and join the effort to make a difference at the Paws in the Peaks event fall of 2026.
NEWS & STORIES
Available for Adoption: Toad
Meet Toad What’s wonderful about Toad Toad is a total people-lover with a heart made for connection. He adores humans of all ages and has done beautifully with everyone from young children to teens to adults, greeting the world with open, joyful enthusiasm. He’s an...
Meet Team Brinks
CLIENT BLOG: Find out how Brinks is filling big pawprints as he steps up as a successor dog for his new partner. In Ryan’s own words.
Meet the Class of 2025 VIPs
Meet the Very Important Pets who landed in their furever homes in 2025!
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.



















