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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
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.
NEWS & STORIES
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.
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.

















