Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (PADS) breeds, raises, and trains fully certified assistance dogs that support people with disabilities and community care providers.
OUR PROGRAMS
Service Dogs
Hearing Dogs
PTSD Service Dogs
Accredited Facility Dogs
VIP Dogs
NEWS & STORIES
Bridge City News: New service dog Link to assist at Chinook Sexual Assault Centre
Bridge City News reports on PADS Link II, the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre’s new Accredited Facility Dog (AFD).
Meet Team Sequin
CLIENT BLOG: Meet Team Sequin. Together, Team Sequin have found the confidence to navigate a quieted world.
2025 Spring Newsletter
Springing Forward – As spring begins to appear, it reminds us of the resilience all around us. After a cold, windy and somewhat soggy winter (with many muddy paws) – the growth going unseen has begun to appear. We are springing ahead with wonderful new opportunities.
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!
Belle IV | May 2025
Belle has had a busy month meeting her new family and exploring her new home - both indoors and outdoors. She enjoys outings to the grocery stores and the hardware stores. She has recently had trips to the mall and has gone out for lunch several times. Submitted...
Thunder | May 2025
Thunder is absolutely thriving, his progress is steady, and his enthusiasm for learning shines through every single day. He brings a remarkable focus and heart to his training sessions, and it's clear that he's genuinely passionate about the work he does. Watching him...