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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NEWS & STORIES
Meet Team Glisten
CLIENT BLOG: Glisten has slipped seamlessly into her new role as an Accredited Facility Dog at the BC CDC. Read about her impact in the words of her partner, Ali.
Meet Team Fraser
CLIENT BLOG: Fraser is a big dog making a big impact. With his chill personality and big heart, he’s changed his clients life.
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.
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!
Poppy III | October 2025
This month, Poppy has started to dabble in the mobility program and finds the skills very enjoyable! Some of her...
Glover | October 2025
Glover has been doing very well for his first few weeks as a pup in training! He is sleeping through the night now...
Rufous | October 2025
This month, Rufous has transitioned from doing hearing work to learning PTSD skills! Although he loved the sound work,...
Rita | October 2025
I had such a fun month filled with adventures and friends! I'm very good at my routine at university now - walk,...