Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
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 Gherkin
CLIENT BLOG: PADS Gherkin leapt into his clientโs 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 isย 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!
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,...
Sesame | October 2025
Sesame has been doing wonderfully in the Service Dog Mobility program, showing great enthusiasm and steady progress in...
Drax | October 2025
Drax has been making excellent progress with his hearing dog training. Heโs quickly mastering the skills needed to...