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
Meet Team Ky
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Ky. Read how Ky has impacted Marni’s life in incredible ways.
Bridge City News: New service dog Link to assist at Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Bridge City News reports on PADS Link II, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre’s new Accredited Facility Dog (AFD).
Meet Team Sequin
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Sequin. Together, Team Sequin have found the confidence to navigate a quieted world.
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!
Teenie | April 2025
April was a month of transition. Teenie’s best friend and 1-month roommate, Sparrow, moved on to her new adoptive home. Sparrow came over for a playdate a week later, which was a blast! Teenie got to go out on the town to hear some local bands at some venues and then...
Mozza | April 2025
Well, what a month it has been for Mozza. This month her raisers were on a trip, and Mozza had 2 great sitters! First, she visited with Linda and Ken and their dog Izzy. Mozza had great house manners and really learned how an older dog behaves - thank you, Izzy! ...