Meet Team Gherkin
CLIENT BLOG: PADS Gherkin leapt into his client’s life at just the right time, and now, the pair are inseparable. Read all about this partnership, in Team Gherkin’s own words.
Meet Team Kasota
CLIENT BLOG: Kasota has been shining her own unique light at the Dr Peter Centre in Vancouver. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Melissa.
Meet Team Waffle
CLIENT BLOG: Team Waffle are all smiles after being matched. Read about Waffles impact on his partners life, in her own words.
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.
Meet Team DeeDee
CLIENT BLOG: In her own words, hear how PADS DeeDee has become a companion, a guardian, and a bridge to independence for Rhi.
Pickleball, Pints, and Purpose
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the qathet Pickleball Association teamed up for a day of fun and fundraising in July at Dinks and Drinks for Dogs 2025.
Meet Team Tahsis
CLIENT BLOG: Read how PADS Tahsis has restored Sarah-Kate’s independence.
Meet the Class of 2024 VIPs
Meet the Very Important Pets who landed in their furever homes in 2024!
Meet Team Alma
CLIENT BLOG: Team Alma is making an incredible impact for communities in Cranbrook, B.C!
Meet Team Silky II
CLIENT BLOG: Hughie’s retirement is looking brighter with Silky II by his side! Read about the incredible impact Silky is making.
Meet Team Link II
CLIENT BLOG: Read all about how Link’s positive attitude and happy tail are making an incredible impact to the children he meets.
Meet Team Asti
CLIENT BLOG: Every day is ‘take your dog to work day’ for Team Asti!
Meet Team Camilo
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Camilo. Discover how Camilo is spreading his ‘Milo’ magic across Vancouver Island.
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Finch
The determined, resilient, and intelligent Finch is ready for her next adventure!
APPLICATIONS CLOSED: Hope II
Hope II is a sweet girl with a ton of personality, and she’s looking for her next adventure!
Paws and Effect: Radar’s Impact on Student Well-Being
Radar II is an accredited facility dog at St Michaels University School, where he works in the counselling department.
Puppies-in-training get glimpse of guiding future at Okanagan grad
The Keremeos Review reports on PADS Okanagan Graduation Celebration at Predator Ridge.
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.
2025 Spring Newsletter
Springing Forward – As spring begins to appear, it reminds us of the resilience all around us. After a cold, windy and somewhat soggy winter (with many muddy paws) – the growth going unseen has begun to appear. We are springing ahead with wonderful new opportunities.
Meet Team Pyxis
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Pyxis. Dana shares how together, this team is helping medium-sized humans manage stress, build confidence, and stay focused.