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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.
Paws In The Peaks
Tourism Sun Peaks and Paws in the Peaks are teaming up with PADS to support a future litter of life-changing assistance dogs. Learn more and join the effort to make a difference at the Paws in the Peaks event fall of 2026.
NEWS & STORIES
Applications Closed: Grant
Grant is a bright, social dog who loves adventure and thrives with canine friends—he’s looking for a patient, adult-only home committed to continuing his training.
PADS Calibri Retires After Almost 8 Years of Service
CTV News reports on PADS Calibri’s retirement from the Calgary Police Service Victim Assistance Support Team (VAST).
Pet Dental Health Month
February is Pet Dental Health Month, and we’re looking for a smile sponsor for our PADS puppies‑in‑training!
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.


















