Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Gherkin
CLIENT BLOG: PADS Gherkin leapt into his client’s life at just the right time, and now, the pair are inseparable. Read all about this partnership, in Team Gherkin’s own words.
Making travel fur-iendly: YVR teams up with PADS to improve accessibility
PADS’ partnership with YVR sees a new initiative take flight, giving service dogs exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells of an airport.
Meet Team Kasota
CLIENT BLOG: Kasota has been shining her own unique light at the Dr Peter Centre in Vancouver. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Melissa.
our supporters
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!
Tay | September 2025
This month, Tay continues her journey as a Hearing Dog. She loves sounds and is very eager to learn and do her best....
Skaha III | September 2025
Hey everyone, it’s me, Skaha, your friendly neighbourhood Labrador and proud PADS dog in training, checking in from...
Pandora | September 2025
Hi everyone! This month was all about school, school, and more school! I started attending Douglas College with my...
Kiyoko | September 2025
September was the month of FIRSTS: Kiyoko’s First Birthday on the 19th, the start of her first heat, and her first...