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. The also sponsored a PADS puppy litter, helping to provide the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.
Paws In The Peak
Sun Peaks Resort 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.
Woof Dog Cleaning Sponges
Woof Dog Grooming Sponges are a dream come true for #DogsAgainstBaths. With these biodegrable and vet-developed sponges, just spritz and scrub. No rinsing required, and a portion of sales comes back to PADS.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Loki II
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Loki II. In her own words, Alysen shares how Loki is a ray of sunshine when everyone needed something positive.
Meet Team Lady
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Lady II. In their own words, Dez shares that Lady’s impact on their life has been transformative.
Celebrating Community in the Okanagan
Members of our management team visited our Okanagan Region recently and enjoyed the warm hospitality of our amazing community there.
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.
pupdates
FOLLOW OUR ADVENTURES
Our pups are always adventuring. Follow along each month to see what they’re up to and how they are doing!
Ripto | October 2025
In October, we went on another waterfall hike and trained in several stores, including a pet store, which really...
Sylvan II | October 2025
In October, Sylvan and I focused on strengthening her movement skills and polishing her chin target, all while...
Teenie | October 2025
Teenie is a beautiful, friendly, happy pup. She’s energetic and loves to play. She likes the rain. This month,...
Goji | October 2025
Goji went to work with Denise many days this sit. After the first day, he automatically knew where to “go in”. ...
























