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When tragedy strikes, PADS dogs are there.

Across Canada, PADS Accredited Facility Dogs are there to support communities in their darkest days. Your support ensures they are ready when they are needed most.

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Swing to support PADS

The season for golf is here. Join one of our upcoming tournments, and chip in to change lives.

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Applications Open

Applications for our PTSD service dogs are now open.

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Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.

OUR PROGRAMS

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PADS is 90% volunteer driven, and we thrive off the passion of the people like you! Find out how you can make a difference.

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Give a gift, change a life! PADS relies on the generosity of donors who support our mission. Find out how you can become one of them.

EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

Evo is teaming up with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) to make a paws-itive impact in our communities! Help support the next litter of PADS puppies who will grow up to become life-changing assistance dogs.

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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.

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Rascal

Help name a Rascal! PADS have partnered with Rascal, a new canned cocktail brand crafted in Vancouver, B.C. They’re sponsoring a litter and need your help choosing the names!

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NEWS & STORIES

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 Diego

CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Diego. Tamara shares how PADS Diego is fostering a sense of belonging at Carson Graham Secondary School with his unique personality and gentle spirit.

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.

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.

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