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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.

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EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS

Rascal

PADS have partnered with Rascal, a canned cocktail brand crafted in Vancouver, B.C.

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is proud to support Pacific Assistance Dogs.

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NEWS & STORIES

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.

CBC RADIO: Yukon Morning with Elyn Jones | August 15, 2025

Elyn Jones reports on Ali Harper and her dog Thorin, who are participating in a charity tournament in Whitehorse this weekend to raise funds for support dogs for first responders.

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.

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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